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How far is Xichang from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 1172 miles / 1887 kilometers / 1019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Xichang (XIC) is 1453 miles / 2338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 12 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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1019
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Distance from Shanghai to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1172.291 miles
  • 1886.619 kilometers
  • 1018.693 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
  • 1170.237 miles
  • 1883.313 kilometers
  • 1016.908 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Xichang?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Xichang.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Xichang generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E