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How far is Ottawa from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 7058 miles / 11358 kilometers / 6133 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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7058
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11358
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6133
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Distance from Shanghai to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7057.751 miles
  • 11358.349 kilometers
  • 6133.018 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
  • 7043.044 miles
  • 11334.681 kilometers
  • 6120.238 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ottawa generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W