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How far is Lydd from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5716 miles / 9200 kilometers / 4967 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lydd Airport

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4967
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Distance from Shanghai to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5716.429 miles
  • 9199.701 kilometers
  • 4967.441 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
  • 5703.612 miles
  • 9179.074 kilometers
  • 4956.304 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lydd Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Lydd generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E