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How far is Yamagata from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers / 1032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 30 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1187.991 miles
  • 1911.885 kilometers
  • 1032.336 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
  • 1186.314 miles
  • 1909.187 kilometers
  • 1030.879 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Yamagata generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E