How far is London from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5755 miles / 9262 kilometers / 5001 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5755.266 miles
- 9262.203 kilometers
- 5001.190 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- 5742.362 miles
- 9241.436 kilometers
- 4989.976 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
The time difference between Shanghai and London is 8 hours. London is 8 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR)
| Air China |
| British Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |