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How far is Chania from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 5376 miles / 8652 kilometers / 4672 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5375.949 miles
  • 8651.751 kilometers
  • 4671.572 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
  • 5364.813 miles
  • 8633.829 kilometers
  • 4661.895 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chania International Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Chania generates about 633 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 633 kilograms equals 1 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Chania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chania International Airport (CHQ).

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 Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E