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How far is Southend from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Southend (London Southend Airport) is 5696 miles / 9166 kilometers / 4950 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – London Southend Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Southend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5695.797 miles
  • 9166.496 kilometers
  • 4949.512 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
  • 5683.008 miles
  • 9145.915 kilometers
  • 4938.399 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 Southend?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Southend Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London Southend Airport (SEN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Southend generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Southend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London Southend Airport (SEN).

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 London Southend Airport
City: Southend
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SEN
ICAO Code: EGMC
Coordinates: 51°34′17″N, 0°41′44″E