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How far is Kota Kinabalu from Shanghai?

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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kota Kinabalu International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu?

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kota Kinabalu.

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

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu 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 Shanghai to Kota Kinabalu

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

Malaysia Airlines
Spring Airlines