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How far is Shanghai from Berlin?

The distance between Berlin (Berlin Brandenburg Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5230 miles / 8416 kilometers / 4544 nautical miles.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Berlin to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5229.582 miles
  • 8416.196 kilometers
  • 4544.382 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
  • 5217.910 miles
  • 8397.412 kilometers
  • 4534.240 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 Berlin to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 10 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Berlin to Shanghai generates about 614 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 614 kilograms equals 1 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Berlin to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Berlin Brandenburg Airport
City: Berlin
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: BER
ICAO Code: EDDB
Coordinates: 52°21′5″N, 13°29′38″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