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How far is Erfurt from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Erfurt (Erfurt–Weimar Airport) is 5393 miles / 8679 kilometers / 4686 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Erfurt–Weimar Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Erfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5392.681 miles
  • 8678.678 kilometers
  • 4686.111 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
  • 5380.640 miles
  • 8659.300 kilometers
  • 4675.648 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 Erfurt?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Erfurt–Weimar Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Erfurt generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Erfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF).

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 Erfurt–Weimar Airport
City: Erfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: ERF
ICAO Code: EDDE
Coordinates: 50°58′47″N, 10°57′29″E