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How far is Ha Long from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ha Long (Van Don International Airport) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Ha Long (VDO) is 1306 miles / 2102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 16 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Van Don International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Ha Long

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.068 miles
  • 1781.653 kilometers
  • 962.015 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
  • 1107.464 miles
  • 1782.291 kilometers
  • 962.360 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 Ha Long?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Van Don International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Van Don International Airport (VDO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ha Long generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Ha Long

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Van Don International Airport (VDO).

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 Van Don International Airport
City: Ha Long
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VDO
ICAO Code: VVVD
Coordinates: 21°7′4″N, 107°24′51″E