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How far is Akita from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 1210 miles / 1947 kilometers / 1051 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Akita (AXT) is 2683 miles / 4318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 40 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1209.978 miles
  • 1947.271 kilometers
  • 1051.442 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
  • 1208.513 miles
  • 1944.913 kilometers
  • 1050.169 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Akita Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Akita generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E