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How far is Al Ain from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) is 4026 miles / 6479 kilometers / 3499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Al Ain (AAN) is 6345 miles / 10212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 52 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Al Ain International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Al Ain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4026.046 miles
  • 6479.292 kilometers
  • 3498.538 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
  • 4018.960 miles
  • 6467.890 kilometers
  • 3492.381 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 Shanghai to Al Ain?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Al Ain International Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Al Ain generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 013 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Al Ain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Al Ain International Airport
City: Al Ain
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AAN
ICAO Code: OMAL
Coordinates: 24°15′42″N, 55°36′33″E