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How far is Shanghai from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5329 miles / 8576 kilometers / 4631 nautical miles.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5329.045 miles
  • 8576.266 kilometers
  • 4630.813 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
  • 5317.151 miles
  • 8557.125 kilometers
  • 4620.478 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 Leipzig to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Shanghai generates about 627 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 627 kilograms equals 1 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leipzig to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″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