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How far is Amsterdam from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5549 miles / 8930 kilometers / 4822 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Shanghai to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5549.152 miles
  • 8930.495 kilometers
  • 4822.081 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
  • 5536.706 miles
  • 8910.465 kilometers
  • 4811.266 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 11 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam generates about 656 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 656 kilograms equals 1 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Amsterdam (AMS)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
KLM