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How far is Sharjah from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 4003 miles / 6443 kilometers / 3479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Sharjah (SHJ) is 6380 miles / 10267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 31 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4003.280 miles
  • 6442.655 kilometers
  • 3478.755 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
  • 3996.050 miles
  • 6431.018 kilometers
  • 3472.472 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sharjah generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Sharjah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

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 Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E