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How far is Dung Quat Bay from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Dung Quat Bay (Chu Lai Airport) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) is 1912 miles / 3077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 0 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Chu Lai Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Dung Quat Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.776 miles
  • 2170.644 kilometers
  • 1172.054 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
  • 1351.497 miles
  • 2175.023 kilometers
  • 1174.419 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 Dung Quat Bay?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chu Lai Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chu Lai Airport (VCL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dung Quat Bay generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Dung Quat Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chu Lai Airport (VCL).

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 Chu Lai Airport
City: Dung Quat Bay
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VCL
ICAO Code: VVCA
Coordinates: 15°24′11″N, 108°42′21″E