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How far is Kashgar from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers / 2254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kashgar (KHG) is 3138 miles / 5050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 43 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2594.416 miles
  • 4175.308 kilometers
  • 2254.486 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
  • 2589.189 miles
  • 4166.896 kilometers
  • 2249.944 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kashgar generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 631 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 Kashgar

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

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 Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E