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How far is Shanghai from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3986 miles / 6415 kilometers / 3464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6305 miles / 10147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 32 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 3986.152 miles
  • 6415.089 kilometers
  • 3463.871 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
  • 3978.965 miles
  • 6403.523 kilometers
  • 3457.626 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Dubai to Shanghai generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 002 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 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