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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 3944 miles / 6347 kilometers / 3427 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) is 6391 miles / 10286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 41 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3943.548 miles
  • 6346.526 kilometers
  • 3426.850 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
  • 3936.381 miles
  • 6334.991 kilometers
  • 3420.621 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 991 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 Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E