How far is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 3206 miles / 5160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 2 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2352.773 miles
- 3786.421 kilometers
- 2044.504 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- 2359.162 miles
- 3796.703 kilometers
- 2050.056 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 Kuala Lumpur?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 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 Kuala Lumpur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
| AirAsia X |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Malaysia Airlines |