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How far is Hamburg from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) is 5320 miles / 8562 kilometers / 4623 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Hamburg Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Hamburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5320.422 miles
  • 8562.390 kilometers
  • 4623.321 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
  • 5308.525 miles
  • 8543.243 kilometers
  • 4612.982 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 Hamburg?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hamburg Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hamburg Airport (HAM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Hamburg generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Hamburg

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

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 Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E