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How far is Yamagata from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Yamagata (GAJ) is 2652 miles / 4268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.874 miles
  • 1876.293 kilometers
  • 1013.117 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
  • 1164.281 miles
  • 1873.729 kilometers
  • 1011.733 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Yamagata generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E