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How far is Katowice from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Katowice (Katowice Airport) is 5090 miles / 8191 kilometers / 4423 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Katowice Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Katowice

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5089.779 miles
  • 8191.206 kilometers
  • 4422.897 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
  • 5078.479 miles
  • 8173.020 kilometers
  • 4413.078 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 Katowice?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Katowice Airport is 10 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Katowice Airport (KTW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Katowice generates about 596 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 596 kilograms equals 1 313 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Katowice

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

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 Katowice Airport
City: Katowice
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KTW
ICAO Code: EPKT
Coordinates: 50°28′27″N, 19°4′47″E