How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 7124 miles / 11464 kilometers / 6190 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7123.555 miles
• 11464.250 kilometers
• 6190.200 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

• 7109.010 miles
• 11440.843 kilometers
• 6177.561 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London International Airport is 13 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?

The time difference between Shanghai and London is 13 hours. London is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 872 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 872 kilograms equals 1 923 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to London

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

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	London International Airport
City:	London
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YXU
ICAO Code:	CYXU
Coordinates:	43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W