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How far is Shanghai from Islamabad?

The distance between Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers / 2447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islamabad (ISB) to Shanghai (SHA) is 3811 miles / 6133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 40 minutes.

Islamabad International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Islamabad to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2815.386 miles
  • 4530.925 kilometers
  • 2446.504 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
  • 2809.591 miles
  • 4521.599 kilometers
  • 2441.468 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 Islamabad to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Islamabad International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Islamabad to Shanghai generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Islamabad to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Islamabad International Airport
City: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: ISB
ICAO Code: OPIS
Coordinates: 33°32′56″N, 72°49′32″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