How far is Frankfurt from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 5518 miles / 8880 kilometers / 4795 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5517.519 miles
- 8879.586 kilometers
- 4794.593 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- 5505.205 miles
- 8859.768 kilometers
- 4783.892 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 Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 10 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt?
The time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt is 7 hours. Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt generates about 652 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 652 kilograms equals 1 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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 | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Air China |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Lufthansa |