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How far is Lydd from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5735 miles / 9229 kilometers / 4983 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5734.759 miles
  • 9229.200 kilometers
  • 4983.369 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
  • 5721.918 miles
  • 9208.534 kilometers
  • 4972.211 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 Lydd?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lydd generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E