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How far is Helsinki from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 4586 miles / 7380 kilometers / 3985 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4585.997 miles
  • 7380.446 kilometers
  • 3985.122 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
  • 4576.307 miles
  • 7364.851 kilometers
  • 3976.702 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 9 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Helsinki generates about 530 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 530 kilograms equals 1 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E