How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 5719 miles / 9204 kilometers / 4970 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5719.282 miles
• 9204.292 kilometers
• 4969.920 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

• 5706.441 miles
• 9183.627 kilometers
• 4958.762 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London City Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?

The time difference between Shanghai and London is 8 hours. London is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London City Airport (LCY).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

Destination	London City Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LCY
ICAO Code:	EGLC
Coordinates:	51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E