How far is Glasgow from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 5658 miles / 9106 kilometers / 4917 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5658.099 miles
• 9105.828 kilometers
• 4916.754 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

• 5645.324 miles
• 9085.268 kilometers
• 4905.653 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 Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Glasgow?

The time difference between Shanghai and Glasgow is 8 hours. Glasgow is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Glasgow generates about 671 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 671 kilograms equals 1 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Glasgow

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

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	Glasgow Airport
City:	Glasgow
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	GLA
ICAO Code:	EGPF
Coordinates:	55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W