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How far is Shanghai from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5136 miles / 8266 kilometers / 4463 nautical miles.

Copenhagen Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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8266
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Distance from Copenhagen to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5136.078 miles
  • 8265.717 kilometers
  • 4463.130 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
  • 5124.648 miles
  • 8247.322 kilometers
  • 4453.198 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 Copenhagen to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Shanghai generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″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