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How far is Shanghai from Ras Al Khaimah?

The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3944 miles / 6347 kilometers / 3427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6350 miles / 10220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 26 minutes.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.548 miles
  • 6346.526 kilometers
  • 3426.850 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
  • 3936.381 miles
  • 6334.991 kilometers
  • 3420.621 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Shanghai generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 991 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ras Al Khaimah to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E