How far is Frankfurt from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 5498 miles / 8848 kilometers / 4777 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5497.810 miles
• 8847.867 kilometers
• 4777.466 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

• 5485.525 miles
• 8828.097 kilometers
• 4766.791 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Frankfurt generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Frankfurt

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

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	Frankfurt Airport
City:	Frankfurt
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	FRA
ICAO Code:	EDDF
Coordinates:	50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E