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How far is Amman from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Amman (Amman Civil Airport) is 4884 miles / 7859 kilometers / 4244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Amman (ADJ) is 5979 miles / 9623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 3 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Amman Civil Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Amman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4883.524 miles
  • 7859.270 kilometers
  • 4243.666 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
  • 4873.708 miles
  • 7843.472 kilometers
  • 4235.136 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 Amman?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amman Civil Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Amman generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 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 Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ).

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 Amman Civil Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: ADJ
ICAO Code: OJAM
Coordinates: 31°58′21″N, 35°59′29″E