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How far is London from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 5715 miles / 9198 kilometers / 4966 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Luton Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5715.340 miles
  • 9197.948 kilometers
  • 4966.495 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
  • 5702.498 miles
  • 9177.280 kilometers
  • 4955.335 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Luton Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to London generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to London

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

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W