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How far is Tel Aviv from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Tel Aviv (Ben Gurion Airport) is 4941 miles / 7952 kilometers / 4294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Tel Aviv (TLV) is 6076 miles / 9778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 15 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Ben Gurion Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Tel Aviv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4940.926 miles
  • 7951.650 kilometers
  • 4293.548 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
  • 4930.997 miles
  • 7935.671 kilometers
  • 4284.920 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 Tel Aviv?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport is 9 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Tel Aviv generates about 576 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 576 kilograms equals 1 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Tel Aviv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV).

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 Ben Gurion Airport
City: Tel Aviv
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: TLV
ICAO Code: LLBG
Coordinates: 32°0′41″N, 34°53′12″E