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How far is Yining from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 2338 miles / 3762 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Yining (YIN) is 2817 miles / 4534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 32 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Yining Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2337.861 miles
  • 3762.423 kilometers
  • 2031.546 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
  • 2333.753 miles
  • 3755.812 kilometers
  • 2027.976 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Yining Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Yining generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E