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How far is Shanghai from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4014 miles / 6460 kilometers / 3488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG) is 6336 miles / 10197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 6 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4014.106 miles
  • 6460.077 kilometers
  • 3488.163 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
  • 4006.868 miles
  • 6448.429 kilometers
  • 3481.873 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 Dubai to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Dubai to Shanghai generates about 458 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 458 kilograms equals 1 010 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (PVG)

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