How far is Shanghai from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 5762 miles / 9273 kilometers / 5007 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5761.935 miles
• 9272.936 kilometers
• 5006.985 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

• 5749.026 miles
• 9252.161 kilometers
• 4995.767 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 London to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?

The time difference between London and Shanghai is 8 hours. Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from London to Shanghai generates about 685 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 685 kilograms equals 1 509 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E