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How far is Vancouver from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 5613 miles / 9033 kilometers / 4878 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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Distance from Shanghai to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5613.133 miles
  • 9033.462 kilometers
  • 4877.679 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
  • 5600.623 miles
  • 9013.329 kilometers
  • 4866.808 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Vancouver generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W