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How far is Sana'a from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 4955 miles / 7975 kilometers / 4306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Sana'a (SAH) is 6868 miles / 11053 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 4 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sana'a

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4955.174 miles
  • 7974.580 kilometers
  • 4305.928 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
  • 4948.403 miles
  • 7963.682 kilometers
  • 4300.044 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 Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sana'a generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 274 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 Sana'a

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

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 Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E