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How far is Shanghai from Ottawa?

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

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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7058
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6133
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Distance from Ottawa to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Shanghai. 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 Ottawa to Shanghai?

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

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

On average, flying from Ottawa to Shanghai 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 Ottawa to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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