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How far is Kuqa from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2235 miles / 3596 kilometers / 1942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kuqa (KCA) is 2697 miles / 4340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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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)
  • 2234.538 miles
  • 3596.140 kilometers
  • 1941.760 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
  • 2230.435 miles
  • 3589.537 kilometers
  • 1938.195 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kuqa generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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 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