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How far is Tamchy from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Tamchy (Issyk-Kul International Airport) is 2560 miles / 4121 kilometers / 2225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Tamchy (IKU) is 3089 miles / 4971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 14 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Issyk-Kul International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Tamchy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2560.456 miles
  • 4120.655 kilometers
  • 2224.976 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
  • 2555.559 miles
  • 4112.774 kilometers
  • 2220.720 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 Tamchy?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Issyk-Kul International Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Tamchy generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 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 Tamchy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Issyk-Kul International Airport
City: Tamchy
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: IKU
ICAO Code: UCFL
Coordinates: 42°35′16″N, 76°42′46″E