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How far is Kiruna from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 4520 miles / 7274 kilometers / 3928 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kiruna Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4520.059 miles
  • 7274.329 kilometers
  • 3927.824 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
  • 4510.936 miles
  • 7259.649 kilometers
  • 3919.897 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kiruna Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kiruna generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kiruna

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

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E