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How far is Lorient from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 6012 miles / 9675 kilometers / 5224 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6011.793 miles
  • 9675.044 kilometers
  • 5224.106 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
  • 5998.490 miles
  • 9653.633 kilometers
  • 5212.545 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lorient generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W