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How far is Shanghai from Addis Ababa?

The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5465 miles / 8795 kilometers / 4749 nautical miles.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5465.076 miles
  • 8795.188 kilometers
  • 4749.021 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
  • 5459.302 miles
  • 8785.895 kilometers
  • 4744.004 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 Addis Ababa to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Shanghai generates about 645 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 645 kilograms equals 1 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Addis Ababa to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E
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