How far is Altenburg from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 5317 miles / 8557 kilometers / 4620 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5317.049 miles
• 8556.961 kilometers
• 4620.389 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

• 5305.176 miles
• 8537.853 kilometers
• 4610.072 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Altenburg?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Altenburg generates about 625 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 625 kilograms equals 1 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

Destination	Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City:	Altenburg
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	AOC
ICAO Code:	EDAC
Coordinates:	50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E