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How far is Padang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2597.998 miles
  • 4181.072 kilometers
  • 2257.599 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
  • 2605.718 miles
  • 4193.497 kilometers
  • 2264.307 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Padang generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E