How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 7128 miles / 11471 kilometers / 6194 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7127.999 miles
• 11471.402 kilometers
• 6194.062 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

• 7113.438 miles
• 11447.969 kilometers
• 6181.409 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London International Airport is 13 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?

The time difference between Shanghai and London is 13 hours. London is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 873 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 873 kilograms equals 1 924 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to London

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

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

Destination	London International Airport
City:	London
Country:	Canada
IATA Code:	YXU
ICAO Code:	CYXU
Coordinates:	43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W