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How far is Copenhagen from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) is 5155 miles / 8296 kilometers / 4479 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Copenhagen Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Copenhagen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5154.629 miles
  • 8295.571 kilometers
  • 4479.250 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
  • 5143.167 miles
  • 8277.125 kilometers
  • 4469.290 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 Copenhagen?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Copenhagen generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Copenhagen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH).

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 Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Copenhagen (CPH)

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