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How far is Semey from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Semey (Semey Airport) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2178 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Semey (PLX) is 3169 miles / 5100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 37 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Semey Airport

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2506
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4033
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2178
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Distance from Shanghai to Semey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2505.984 miles
  • 4032.991 kilometers
  • 2177.641 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
  • 2502.353 miles
  • 4027.147 kilometers
  • 2174.485 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 Semey?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Semey Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Semey Airport (PLX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Semey generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Semey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Semey Airport (PLX).

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 Semey Airport
City: Semey
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: PLX
ICAO Code: UASS
Coordinates: 50°21′4″N, 80°14′3″E