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How far is Shanghai from Ürümqi?

The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 2061 miles / 3318 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 49 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Ürümqi to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.414 miles
  • 3317.524 kilometers
  • 1791.319 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
  • 2058.152 miles
  • 3312.274 kilometers
  • 1788.485 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 Ürümqi to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Shanghai generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Ürümqi (URC) to Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines