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How far is Islamabad from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers / 2447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Islamabad (ISB) is 3819 miles / 6146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 37 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Islamabad International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Islamabad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2815.386 miles
  • 4530.925 kilometers
  • 2446.504 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
  • 2809.591 miles
  • 4521.599 kilometers
  • 2441.468 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 Islamabad?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Islamabad generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 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 Islamabad

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

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 Islamabad International Airport
City: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: ISB
ICAO Code: OPIS
Coordinates: 33°32′56″N, 72°49′32″E