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How far is Munich from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Munich (Munich Airport) is 5446 miles / 8765 kilometers / 4732 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Munich Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Munich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5446.046 miles
  • 8764.562 kilometers
  • 4732.485 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
  • 5433.933 miles
  • 8745.067 kilometers
  • 4721.958 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 Munich?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Munich Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Munich Airport (MUC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Munich generates about 642 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 642 kilograms equals 1 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Munich

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

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 Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″E