How far is Lugano from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 5651 miles / 9094 kilometers / 4910 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5650.886 miles
• 9094.219 kilometers
• 4910.486 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

• 5638.419 miles
• 9074.155 kilometers
• 4899.652 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 Lugano?

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lugano?

The time difference between Shanghai and Lugano is 7 hours. Lugano is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lugano generates about 670 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 670 kilograms equals 1 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lugano

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

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	Lugano Airport
City:	Lugano
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	LUG
ICAO Code:	LSZA
Coordinates:	46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E