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How far is Medina from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) is 4930 miles / 7934 kilometers / 4284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Medina (MED) is 6230 miles / 10027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 16 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Medina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4929.729 miles
  • 7933.629 kilometers
  • 4283.817 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
  • 4920.939 miles
  • 7919.484 kilometers
  • 4276.180 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 Medina?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Medina generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Medina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

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 Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E