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How far is Rotterdam from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Rotterdam (Rotterdam The Hague Airport) is 5575 miles / 8973 kilometers / 4845 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Rotterdam The Hague Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Rotterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5575.345 miles
  • 8972.649 kilometers
  • 4844.843 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
  • 5562.845 miles
  • 8952.530 kilometers
  • 4833.980 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 Rotterdam?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Rotterdam generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Rotterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).

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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport
City: Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: RTM
ICAO Code: EHRD
Coordinates: 51°57′24″N, 4°26′13″E