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How far is Khost from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Khost (Khost Airport) is 2981 miles / 4798 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Khost (KHT) is 4001 miles / 6439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 6 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Khost Airport

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2981
Miles
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4798
Kilometers
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2591
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 8 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
332 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Khost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.156 miles
  • 4797.706 kilometers
  • 2590.554 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
  • 2975.026 miles
  • 4787.841 kilometers
  • 2585.227 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 Khost?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Khost Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Khost Airport (KHT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Khost generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 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 Khost

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

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 Khost Airport
City: Khost
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KHT
ICAO Code: OAKS
Coordinates: 33°20′0″N, 69°57′7″E