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How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 5737 miles / 9233 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – London City Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5737.320 miles
  • 9233.321 kilometers
  • 4985.595 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
  • 5724.455 miles
  • 9212.617 kilometers
  • 4974.415 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London City Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London City Airport (LCY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London City Airport (LCY).

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 London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E