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How far is Ulsan from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ulsan (Ulsan Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Ulsan (USN) is 1653 miles / 2661 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 44 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Ulsan Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Ulsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.311 miles
  • 890.467 kilometers
  • 480.814 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
  • 552.910 miles
  • 889.823 kilometers
  • 480.466 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 Ulsan?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ulsan Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ulsan Airport (USN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ulsan generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 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 Ulsan

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

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 Ulsan Airport
City: Ulsan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: USN
ICAO Code: RKPU
Coordinates: 35°35′36″N, 129°21′7″E