How far is Shanghai from Almaty?
The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2547 miles / 4099 kilometers / 2213 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (SHA) is 3012 miles / 4848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 20 minutes.
Almaty International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Almaty to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2547.084 miles
- 4099.134 kilometers
- 2213.355 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- 2542.303 miles
- 4091.440 kilometers
- 2209.201 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 Almaty to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Shanghai?
The time difference between Almaty and Shanghai is 3 hours. Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Almaty to Shanghai generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |