How far is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (SHA) is 3181 miles / 5119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 37 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2338.852 miles
- 3764.017 kilometers
- 2032.407 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- 2345.351 miles
- 3774.476 kilometers
- 2038.054 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai?
There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |