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How far is Jebel Ali from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) is 4007 miles / 6449 kilometers / 3482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Jebel Ali (DWC) is 6308 miles / 10151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 20 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Al Maktoum International Airport

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4007
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Distance from Shanghai to Jebel Ali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4007.258 miles
  • 6449.057 kilometers
  • 3482.212 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
  • 4000.094 miles
  • 6437.527 kilometers
  • 3475.986 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 Jebel Ali?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Jebel Ali generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 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 Jebel Ali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

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 Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E