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How far is Shanghai from Doha?

The distance between Doha (Hamad International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4203 miles / 6763 kilometers / 3652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6011 miles / 9673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 21 minutes.

Hamad International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Doha to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4202.606 miles
  • 6763.439 kilometers
  • 3651.965 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
  • 4195.011 miles
  • 6751.216 kilometers
  • 3645.365 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 Doha to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Hamad International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Doha to Shanghai generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Doha to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Hamad International Airport
City: Doha
Country: Qatar Flag of Qatar
IATA Code: DOH
ICAO Code: OTHH
Coordinates: 25°16′23″N, 51°36′29″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