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How far is Datong from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 753 miles / 1213 kilometers / 655 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Datong (DAT) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 37 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 753.427 miles
  • 1212.523 kilometers
  • 654.710 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
  • 753.930 miles
  • 1213.332 kilometers
  • 655.147 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Datong?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Datong.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Datong generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E