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How far is Sado from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Sado (SDS) is 2572 miles / 4140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 9 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Sado Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1079.634 miles
  • 1737.502 kilometers
  • 938.176 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
  • 1078.206 miles
  • 1735.205 kilometers
  • 936.936 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sado Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sado generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Sado

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

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E