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How far is Altenburg from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 5337 miles / 8589 kilometers / 4638 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5337.000 miles
  • 8589.069 kilometers
  • 4637.726 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
  • 5325.094 miles
  • 8569.909 kilometers
  • 4627.381 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Altenburg generates about 628 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 628 kilograms equals 1 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E