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How far is Islamabad from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers / 2471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Islamabad (ISB) is 3851 miles / 6197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 10 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Islamabad International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Islamabad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2843.074 miles
  • 4575.485 kilometers
  • 2470.564 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
  • 2837.228 miles
  • 4566.076 kilometers
  • 2465.484 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 Islamabad?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Islamabad International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Islamabad generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 696 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 Islamabad

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

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 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