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How far is Shanghai from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers / 2254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Shanghai (SHA) is 3142 miles / 5056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 6 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Kashgar to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2594.416 miles
  • 4175.308 kilometers
  • 2254.486 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
  • 2589.189 miles
  • 4166.896 kilometers
  • 2249.944 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 Kashgar to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Shanghai generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kashgar to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″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