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How far is Shanghai from Ürümqi?

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

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2410 miles / 3878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 15 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 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 Ürümqi to Shanghai?

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

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

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Shanghai 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 Ürümqi to Shanghai

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

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 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