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How far is Akita from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers / 1033 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Akita (AXT) is 2700 miles / 4346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 6 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1189.096 miles
  • 1913.664 kilometers
  • 1033.296 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
  • 1187.718 miles
  • 1911.447 kilometers
  • 1032.099 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 Shanghai to Akita?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Akita Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Akita generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E