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How far is Karaj from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 4022 miles / 6472 kilometers / 3495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Karaj (PYK) is 4974 miles / 8005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 36 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Payam International Airport

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4022
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6472
Kilometers
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3495
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 6 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
459 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Karaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4021.663 miles
  • 6472.240 kilometers
  • 3494.730 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
  • 4013.245 miles
  • 6458.691 kilometers
  • 3487.414 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 Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Payam International Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Karaj generates about 459 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 459 kilograms equals 1 012 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 Karaj

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

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 Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E