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How far is Shanghai from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5658 miles / 9106 kilometers / 4917 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5658.099 miles
  • 9105.828 kilometers
  • 4916.754 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
  • 5645.324 miles
  • 9085.268 kilometers
  • 4905.653 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 Glasgow to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Shanghai generates about 671 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 671 kilograms equals 1 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W
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