How far is Dubai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 3986 miles / 6415 kilometers / 3464 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dubai (DXB) is 6331 miles / 10188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 35 minutes.

Distance from Shanghai to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3986.152 miles
• 6415.089 kilometers
• 3463.871 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

• 3978.965 miles
• 6403.523 kilometers
• 3457.626 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 Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?

The time difference between Shanghai and Dubai is 4 hours. Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dubai generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 002 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 Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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	Dubai International Airport
City:	Dubai
Country:	United Arab Emirates
IATA Code:	DXB
ICAO Code:	OMDB
Coordinates:	25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E