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How far is Poitiers from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5961 miles / 9593 kilometers / 5180 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5960.623 miles
  • 9592.693 kilometers
  • 5179.640 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
  • 5947.502 miles
  • 9571.577 kilometers
  • 5168.238 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Poitiers generates about 711 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 711 kilograms equals 1 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E