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How far is Paris from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) is 5752 miles / 9256 kilometers / 4998 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Paris

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5751.640 miles
  • 9256.368 kilometers
  • 4998.039 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
  • 5738.818 miles
  • 9235.732 kilometers
  • 4986.896 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 Paris?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Paris generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Paris

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E