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How far is Shanghai from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5749 miles / 9252 kilometers / 4996 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5748.746 miles
  • 9251.710 kilometers
  • 4995.524 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
  • 5735.786 miles
  • 9230.854 kilometers
  • 4984.262 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 Edmonton to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Shanghai generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
Destination 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