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How far is Hiroshima from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Hiroshima (Hiroshima Airport) is 709 miles / 1142 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Hiroshima (HIJ) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 34 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Hiroshima Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Hiroshima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.467 miles
  • 1141.777 kilometers
  • 616.510 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
  • 708.311 miles
  • 1139.916 kilometers
  • 615.506 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 Hiroshima?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Hiroshima Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Hiroshima generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Hiroshima

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

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 Hiroshima Airport
City: Hiroshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: HIJ
ICAO Code: RJOA
Coordinates: 34°26′9″N, 132°55′8″E