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How far is Damascus from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Damascus (Damascus International Airport) is 4814 miles / 7747 kilometers / 4183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Damascus (DAM) is 6034 miles / 9711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 26 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Damascus International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Damascus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4814.004 miles
  • 7747.388 kilometers
  • 4183.255 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
  • 4804.163 miles
  • 7731.551 kilometers
  • 4174.704 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 Damascus?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Damascus International Airport is 9 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Damascus International Airport (DAM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Damascus generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 234 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 Damascus

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

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 Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″E