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How far is Milan from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Milan (Linate Airport) is 5660 miles / 9109 kilometers / 4918 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Linate Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Milan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5659.917 miles
  • 9108.753 kilometers
  • 4918.333 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
  • 5647.460 miles
  • 9088.706 kilometers
  • 4907.508 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 Milan?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Linate Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Linate Airport (LIN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Milan generates about 671 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 671 kilograms equals 1 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Milan

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

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 Linate Airport
City: Milan
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: LIN
ICAO Code: LIML
Coordinates: 45°26′42″N, 9°16′36″E