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How far is Addis Ababa from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) is 5493 miles / 8840 kilometers / 4773 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Addis Ababa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5493.057 miles
  • 8840.219 kilometers
  • 4773.336 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
  • 5487.225 miles
  • 8830.832 kilometers
  • 4768.268 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 Addis Ababa?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Addis Ababa generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Addis Ababa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

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 Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines