How far is Shanghai from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1771.097 miles
- 2850.305 kilometers
- 1539.042 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- 1778.605 miles
- 2862.387 kilometers
- 1545.565 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 Hongqiao 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″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 |