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How far is Arbil from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Arbil (Erbil International Airport) is 4375 miles / 7041 kilometers / 3802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Arbil (EBL) is 5494 miles / 8842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 25 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Erbil International Airport

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4375
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Distance from Shanghai to Arbil

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Arbil. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4374.838 miles
  • 7040.619 kilometers
  • 3801.630 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
  • 4365.651 miles
  • 7025.834 kilometers
  • 3793.647 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 Arbil?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 8 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Erbil International Airport (EBL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Arbil generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 110 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 Arbil

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Erbil International Airport (EBL).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Erbil International Airport
City: Arbil
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: EBL
ICAO Code: ORER
Coordinates: 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E