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How far is Shanghai from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5687 miles / 9153 kilometers / 4942 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5687.406 miles
  • 9152.993 kilometers
  • 4942.221 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
  • 5675.124 miles
  • 9133.228 kilometers
  • 4931.548 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 Rome to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Rome to Shanghai generates about 675 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 675 kilograms equals 1 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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