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How far is Limnos from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Limnos (Lemnos International Airport) is 5177 miles / 8332 kilometers / 4499 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lemnos International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Limnos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5177.310 miles
  • 8332.072 kilometers
  • 4498.959 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
  • 5166.195 miles
  • 8314.185 kilometers
  • 4489.301 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 Limnos?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lemnos International Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Limnos generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Limnos

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

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 Lemnos International Airport
City: Limnos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: LXS
ICAO Code: LGLM
Coordinates: 39°55′1″N, 25°14′10″E