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How far is Kish Island from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kish Island (Kish International Airport) is 4033 miles / 6491 kilometers / 3505 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kish International Airport

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4033
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6491
Kilometers
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3505
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 8 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
460 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Kish Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4033.166 miles
  • 6490.752 kilometers
  • 3504.726 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
  • 4025.683 miles
  • 6478.708 kilometers
  • 3498.223 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 Kish Island?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kish International Airport (KIH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kish Island generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 015 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kish Island

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

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 Kish International Airport
City: Kish Island
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: KIH
ICAO Code: OIBK
Coordinates: 26°31′34″N, 53°58′48″E