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How far is Ürümqi from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 2037 miles / 3277 kilometers / 1770 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Ürümqi (URC) is 2416 miles / 3888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 17 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2036.519 miles
  • 3277.460 kilometers
  • 1769.687 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
  • 2033.317 miles
  • 3272.307 kilometers
  • 1766.905 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 Ürümqi?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ürümqi generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E