How far is Gilgit from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 2706 miles / 4354 kilometers / 2351 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Gilgit (GIL) is 3517 miles / 5660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 58 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2705.582 miles
- 4354.212 kilometers
- 2351.087 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- 2699.982 miles
- 4345.200 kilometers
- 2346.221 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 Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Gilgit?
The time difference between Shanghai and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Gilgit generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 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 Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |