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How far is Astana from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is 2869 miles / 4617 kilometers / 2493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Astana (NQZ) is 3621 miles / 5828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 23 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Astana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2869.060 miles
  • 4617.305 kilometers
  • 2493.145 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
  • 2864.250 miles
  • 4609.564 kilometers
  • 2488.966 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 Astana?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Astana generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 702 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 Astana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).

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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E