How far is Zurich from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 5624 miles / 9051 kilometers / 4887 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5624.258 miles
• 9051.365 kilometers
• 4887.346 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

• 5611.794 miles
• 9031.307 kilometers
• 4876.516 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zurich Airport is 11 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Zurich?

The time difference between Shanghai and Zurich is 7 hours. Zurich is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Zurich generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Zurich

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

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	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH)

Swiss International Air Lines