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How far is Karachi from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Karachi (Jinnah International Airport) is 3306 miles / 5320 kilometers / 2873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Karachi (KHI) is 4659 miles / 7498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 16 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Jinnah International Airport

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3306
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5320
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2873
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Distance from Shanghai to Karachi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3305.679 miles
  • 5319.975 kilometers
  • 2872.557 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
  • 3299.848 miles
  • 5310.590 kilometers
  • 2867.489 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 Karachi?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jinnah International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Karachi generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 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 Karachi

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

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 Jinnah International Airport
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: KHI
ICAO Code: OPKC
Coordinates: 24°54′23″N, 67°9′38″E