How far is Hong Kong from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 764 miles / 1230 kilometers / 664 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG) is 907 miles / 1459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 38 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Hong Kong International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Hong Kong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 764.277 miles
- 1229.984 kilometers
- 664.138 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- 765.530 miles
- 1232.000 kilometers
- 665.227 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 Hong Kong?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Hong Kong?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 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 Hong Kong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
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 | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (SHA) to Hong Kong (HKG)
| Cathay Pacific |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Hong Kong Airlines |
| Shanghai Airlines |