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How far is Shanghai from Kuqa?

The distance between Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2235 miles / 3596 kilometers / 1942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuqa (KCA) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2697 miles / 4341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 12 minutes.

Kuqa Qiuci Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Kuqa to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2234.538 miles
  • 3596.140 kilometers
  • 1941.760 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
  • 2230.435 miles
  • 3589.537 kilometers
  • 1938.195 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 Kuqa to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Kuqa to Shanghai generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuqa to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″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