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How far is Iwakuni from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Iwakuni (IWK) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 11 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Distance from Shanghai to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.950 miles
  • 1033.119 kilometers
  • 557.840 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
  • 640.926 miles
  • 1031.471 kilometers
  • 556.950 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Iwakuni generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E