How far is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 4049 miles / 6517 kilometers / 3519 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 6263 miles / 10080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 31 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Abu Dhabi International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4049.168 miles
- 6516.505 kilometers
- 3518.631 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- 4042.008 miles
- 6504.981 kilometers
- 3512.409 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 Abu Dhabi?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi?
The time difference between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is 4 hours. Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 020 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 Abu Dhabi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
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 | Abu Dhabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abu Dhabi |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | AUH |
| ICAO Code: | OMAA |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E |