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How far is Wakkanai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 1459 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 3274 miles / 5269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 22 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Wakkanai Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Wakkanai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1458.557 miles
  • 2347.320 kilometers
  • 1267.451 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
  • 1457.806 miles
  • 2346.111 kilometers
  • 1266.798 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 Wakkanai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Wakkanai generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Wakkanai

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

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 Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E