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How far is Ha Long from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Ha Long (Van Don International Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Ha Long (VDO) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 39 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Van Don International Airport

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1815
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Distance from Shanghai to Ha Long

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1127.713 miles
  • 1814.878 kilometers
  • 979.956 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
  • 1128.007 miles
  • 1815.352 kilometers
  • 980.212 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 Ha Long?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Van Don International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Van Don International Airport (VDO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ha Long generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Ha Long

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Van Don International Airport (VDO).

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 Van Don International Airport
City: Ha Long
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VDO
ICAO Code: VVVD
Coordinates: 21°7′4″N, 107°24′51″E