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How far is Vancouver from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5615 miles / 9036 kilometers / 4879 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5614.852 miles
  • 9036.228 kilometers
  • 4879.173 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
  • 5602.341 miles
  • 9016.094 kilometers
  • 4868.301 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Vancouver generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W

Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Vancouver (YVR)

Air Canada
Air China
China Eastern Airlines