How far is Sendai from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Sendai (SDJ) is 2661 miles / 4283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 11 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Sendai Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Sendai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Sendai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1210.336 miles
- 1947.846 kilometers
- 1051.753 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- 1208.535 miles
- 1944.949 kilometers
- 1050.189 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 Sendai?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sendai Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sendai?
The time difference between Shanghai and Sendai is 1 hour. Sendai is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Sendai generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Sendai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).
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 | Sendai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sendai |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | SDJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSS |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E |