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How far is Wakkanai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 1474 miles / 2373 kilometers / 1281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 3257 miles / 5242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Wakkanai Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Wakkanai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1474.461 miles
  • 2372.915 kilometers
  • 1281.272 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
  • 1473.617 miles
  • 2371.557 kilometers
  • 1280.538 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 Wakkanai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Wakkanai generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Wakkanai

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

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 Wakkanai Airport
City: Wakkanai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: WKJ
ICAO Code: RJCW
Coordinates: 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E