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How far is Varna from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Varna (Varna Airport) is 4954 miles / 7972 kilometers / 4305 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Varna Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Varna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4953.765 miles
  • 7972.312 kilometers
  • 4304.704 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
  • 4942.958 miles
  • 7954.920 kilometers
  • 4295.313 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 Varna?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Varna Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Varna Airport (VAR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Varna generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Varna

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

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 Varna Airport
City: Varna
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: VAR
ICAO Code: LBWN
Coordinates: 43°13′55″N, 27°49′30″E