How far is Shanghai from Almaty?
The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 2573 miles / 4140 kilometers / 2236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Shanghai (PVG) is 3043 miles / 4898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 54 minutes.
Almaty International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Almaty to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2572.642 miles
- 4140.265 kilometers
- 2235.564 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- 2567.805 miles
- 4132.481 kilometers
- 2231.361 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 Almaty to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Shanghai?
The time difference between Almaty and Shanghai is 3 hours. Shanghai is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Almaty to Shanghai generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |