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How far is Iwakuni from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Iwakuni (Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Iwakuni (IWK) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 45 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Distance from Shanghai to Iwakuni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 666.524 miles
  • 1072.666 kilometers
  • 579.193 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
  • 665.425 miles
  • 1070.897 kilometers
  • 578.238 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 Iwakuni?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Iwakuni generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 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 Iwakuni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

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 Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
City: Iwakuni
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: IWK
ICAO Code: RJOI
Coordinates: 34°8′38″N, 132°14′9″E