How far is Amsterdam from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5531 miles / 8901 kilometers / 4806 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5530.626 miles
• 8900.680 kilometers
• 4805.983 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

• 5518.207 miles
• 8880.694 kilometers
• 4795.191 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 10 hours and 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

The time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam is 7 hours. Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Amsterdam generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

Destination	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City:	Amsterdam
Country:	Netherlands
IATA Code:	AMS
ICAO Code:	EHAM
Coordinates:	52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E