How far is Kanpur from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kanpur (Kanpur Airport) is 2492 miles / 4011 kilometers / 2166 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kanpur (KNU) is 3427 miles / 5516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kanpur Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kanpur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kanpur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2492.372 miles
- 4011.083 kilometers
- 2165.812 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- 2487.874 miles
- 4003.845 kilometers
- 2161.904 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 Kanpur?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kanpur Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kanpur?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kanpur Airport (KNU)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kanpur generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 605 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 Kanpur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kanpur Airport (KNU).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Kanpur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kanpur |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | KNU |
| ICAO Code: | VIKA |
| Coordinates: | 26°26′29″N, 80°21′53″E |