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How far is Prague from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Prague (Václav Havel Airport Prague) is 5286 miles / 8507 kilometers / 4593 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Václav Havel Airport Prague

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Distance from Shanghai to Prague

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5285.884 miles
  • 8506.806 kilometers
  • 4593.308 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
  • 5274.103 miles
  • 8487.847 kilometers
  • 4583.071 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 Prague?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Prague generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Prague

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG).

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 Václav Havel Airport Prague
City: Prague
Country: Czech Republic Flag of Czech Republic
IATA Code: PRG
ICAO Code: LKPR
Coordinates: 50°6′2″N, 14°15′36″E