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How far is Kashgar from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 2621 miles / 4218 kilometers / 2278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kashgar (KHG) is 3170 miles / 5102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 15 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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2621
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4218
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2278
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Distance from Shanghai to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2621.083 miles
  • 4218.224 kilometers
  • 2277.659 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
  • 2615.802 miles
  • 4209.725 kilometers
  • 2273.070 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kashgar generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 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 Kashgar

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

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 Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E