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How far is Kumamoto from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kumamoto (Kumamoto Airport) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers / 495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kumamoto (KMJ) is 1882 miles / 3029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 58 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kumamoto Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kumamoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 569.889 miles
  • 917.147 kilometers
  • 495.220 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
  • 568.824 miles
  • 915.434 kilometers
  • 494.295 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 Kumamoto?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kumamoto Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kumamoto generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Kumamoto

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

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 Kumamoto Airport
City: Kumamoto
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMJ
ICAO Code: RJFT
Coordinates: 32°50′14″N, 130°51′17″E