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How far is Nyingchi from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers / 1404 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Nyingchi (LZY) is 2189 miles / 3523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 16 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Nyingchi Mainling Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Nyingchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1615.987 miles
  • 2600.679 kilometers
  • 1404.255 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
  • 1612.863 miles
  • 2595.651 kilometers
  • 1401.539 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 Nyingchi?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Nyingchi generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Nyingchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).

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 Nyingchi Mainling Airport
City: Nyingchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LZY
ICAO Code: ZUNZ
Coordinates: 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E