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How far is Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1774 miles / 2854 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1773.583 miles
  • 2854.306 kilometers
  • 1541.202 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
  • 1781.035 miles
  • 2866.298 kilometers
  • 1547.677 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 Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shanghai (PVG)

Malaysia Airlines
Spring Airlines