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How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 5755 miles / 9262 kilometers / 5001 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – London Heathrow 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)
  • 5755.266 miles
  • 9262.203 kilometers
  • 5001.190 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
  • 5742.362 miles
  • 9241.436 kilometers
  • 4989.976 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 Heathrow Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 507 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LHR)

Air China
British Airways
China Eastern Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways