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How far is Kuqa from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuqa (KCA) is 2728 miles / 4391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 33 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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2261
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3638
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1964
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Distance from Shanghai to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.513 miles
  • 3637.942 kilometers
  • 1964.332 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
  • 2256.353 miles
  • 3631.248 kilometers
  • 1960.717 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kuqa generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 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 Kuqa

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

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 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