How far is Almaty from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 2573 miles / 4140 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Almaty (ALA) is 3048 miles / 4905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 53 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2572.642 miles
- 4140.265 kilometers
- 2235.564 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- 2567.805 miles
- 4132.481 kilometers
- 2231.361 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 Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Almaty?
The time difference between Shanghai and Almaty is 3 hours. Almaty is 3 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Almaty generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 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 Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |