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How far is Kitakyushu from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kitakyushu (Kitakyushu Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 38 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kitakyushu Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kitakyushu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.612 miles
  • 956.935 kilometers
  • 516.704 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
  • 593.641 miles
  • 955.372 kilometers
  • 515.860 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 Kitakyushu?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kitakyushu generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Kitakyushu

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

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 Kitakyushu Airport
City: Kitakyushu
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KKJ
ICAO Code: RJFR
Coordinates: 33°50′45″N, 131°2′6″E