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How far is Djibouti from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Djibouti (Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport) is 5148 miles / 8285 kilometers / 4473 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Djibouti

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5147.767 miles
  • 8284.529 kilometers
  • 4473.288 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
  • 5141.778 miles
  • 8274.890 kilometers
  • 4468.083 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 Djibouti?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Djibouti generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Djibouti

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB).

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 Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport
City: Djibouti
Country: Djibouti Flag of Djibouti
IATA Code: JIB
ICAO Code: HDAM
Coordinates: 11°32′50″N, 43°9′34″E