How far is Almaty from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 2547 miles / 4099 kilometers / 2213 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Almaty (ALA) is 3016 miles / 4854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 21 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2547.084 miles
- 4099.134 kilometers
- 2213.355 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- 2542.303 miles
- 4091.440 kilometers
- 2209.201 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 Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Almaty?
The time difference between Shanghai and Almaty is 3 hours. Almaty is 3 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Almaty generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |