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How far is Semey from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Semey (Semey Airport) is 2483 miles / 3997 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Semey (PLX) is 3133 miles / 5042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 9 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Semey Airport

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2483
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Distance from Shanghai to Semey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2483.442 miles
  • 3996.713 kilometers
  • 2158.052 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
  • 2479.871 miles
  • 3990.965 kilometers
  • 2154.949 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 Semey?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Semey Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Semey Airport (PLX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Semey generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 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 Semey

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

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 Semey Airport
City: Semey
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: PLX
ICAO Code: UASS
Coordinates: 50°21′4″N, 80°14′3″E