How far is Dubai from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 4014 miles / 6460 kilometers / 3488 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB) is 6363 miles / 10240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 8 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Dubai International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Dubai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4014.106 miles
- 6460.077 kilometers
- 3488.163 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4006.868 miles
- 6448.429 kilometers
- 3481.873 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Dubai?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?
The time difference between Shanghai and Dubai is 4 hours. Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Dubai generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 010 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Dubai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Dubai (DXB)
| Emirates |