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How far is Poitiers from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 5941 miles / 9561 kilometers / 5163 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5941.227 miles
  • 9561.478 kilometers
  • 5162.785 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
  • 5928.130 miles
  • 9540.401 kilometers
  • 5151.404 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Poitiers generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E