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How far is Taplejung from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 2041 miles / 3284 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 2963 miles / 4769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 6 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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2041
Miles
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3284
Kilometers
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1773
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 21 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
222 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2040.767 miles
  • 3284.297 kilometers
  • 1773.378 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
  • 2037.032 miles
  • 3278.285 kilometers
  • 1770.132 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Taplejung generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 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 Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E