How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 5744 miles / 9244 kilometers / 4991 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)

• 5743.838 miles
• 9243.811 kilometers
• 4991.259 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

• 5730.953 miles
• 9223.075 kilometers
• 4980.062 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 Gatwick Airport is 11 hours and 22 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 682 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 682 kilograms equals 1 504 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W