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How far is Xiamen from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Xiamen (XMN) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 19 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Xiamen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 498.381 miles
  • 802.067 kilometers
  • 433.082 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
  • 499.673 miles
  • 804.145 kilometers
  • 434.204 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 Xiamen?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Xiamen?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Xiamen.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Xiamen generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 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 Xiamen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).

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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E