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How far is Shanghai from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5627 miles / 9055 kilometers / 4889 nautical miles.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5626.700 miles
  • 9055.296 kilometers
  • 4889.469 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
  • 5614.143 miles
  • 9035.087 kilometers
  • 4878.557 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 Vancouver to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Shanghai generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″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