How far is Shanghai from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3006 miles / 4838 kilometers / 2612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Shanghai (SHA) is 4031 miles / 6487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 37 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Kabul to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3006.173 miles
- 4837.966 kilometers
- 2612.293 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- 2999.944 miles
- 4827.942 kilometers
- 2606.880 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 Kabul to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Kabul to Shanghai generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″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 |