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How far is Shanghai from Gwadar?

The distance between Gwadar (Gwadar International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3581 miles / 5763 kilometers / 3112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gwadar (GWD) to Shanghai (SHA) is 4803 miles / 7729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 22 minutes.

Gwadar International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Gwadar to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3581.134 miles
  • 5763.277 kilometers
  • 3111.921 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
  • 3574.718 miles
  • 5752.950 kilometers
  • 3106.345 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 Gwadar to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Gwadar International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gwadar International Airport (GWD) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Gwadar to Shanghai generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 892 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gwadar to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Gwadar International Airport
City: Gwadar
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GWD
ICAO Code: OPGD
Coordinates: 25°13′59″N, 62°19′46″E
Destination 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