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How far is Shanghai from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4799 miles / 7723 kilometers / 4170 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4798.887 miles
  • 7723.060 kilometers
  • 4170.119 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
  • 4788.539 miles
  • 7706.407 kilometers
  • 4161.127 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 Whitehorse to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Shanghai generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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