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How far is Shanghai from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2338 miles / 3762 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2811 miles / 4524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 29 minutes.

Yining Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Yining to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2337.861 miles
  • 3762.423 kilometers
  • 2031.546 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
  • 2333.753 miles
  • 3755.812 kilometers
  • 2027.976 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 Yining to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Yining to Shanghai generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yining to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E
Destination 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