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How far is Al Ain from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) is 3998 miles / 6434 kilometers / 3474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Al Ain (AAN) is 6314 miles / 10161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 19 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Al Ain International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Al Ain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3998.054 miles
  • 6434.244 kilometers
  • 3474.214 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
  • 3991.020 miles
  • 6422.924 kilometers
  • 3468.102 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 Al Ain?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Al Ain International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Al Ain generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 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 Al Ain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Al Ain International Airport
City: Al Ain
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AAN
ICAO Code: OMAL
Coordinates: 24°15′42″N, 55°36′33″E