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How far is Liverpool from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Liverpool (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) is 5738 miles / 9235 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Liverpool

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5738.280 miles
  • 9234.866 kilometers
  • 4986.429 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
  • 5725.361 miles
  • 9214.076 kilometers
  • 4975.203 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 Liverpool?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Liverpool generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Liverpool

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL).

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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LPL
ICAO Code: EGGP
Coordinates: 53°20′0″N, 2°50′58″W