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How far is Kengtung from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) is 1506 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kengtung (KET) is 1875 miles / 3017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 29 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kengtung Airport

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1506
Miles
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2423
Kilometers
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1308
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 21 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
180 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Kengtung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1505.562 miles
  • 2422.968 kilometers
  • 1308.298 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
  • 1504.560 miles
  • 2421.354 kilometers
  • 1307.427 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 Kengtung?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kengtung Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kengtung Airport (KET)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kengtung generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Kengtung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kengtung Airport (KET).

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 Kengtung Airport
City: Kengtung
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: KET
ICAO Code: VYKG
Coordinates: 21°18′5″N, 99°38′9″E