How far is Gilgit from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2733 miles / 4398 kilometers / 2375 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3549 miles / 5711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 31 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2732.968 miles
- 4398.286 kilometers
- 2374.884 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- 2727.316 miles
- 4389.190 kilometers
- 2369.973 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 Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Gilgit?
The time difference between Shanghai and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Gilgit generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 667 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 Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
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 | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |