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How far is Shanghai from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4645 miles / 7475 kilometers / 4036 nautical miles.

Boryspil International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Kiev to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4644.673 miles
  • 7474.877 kilometers
  • 4036.111 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
  • 4634.546 miles
  • 7458.579 kilometers
  • 4027.310 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 Kiev to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Boryspil International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Kiev to Shanghai generates about 538 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 538 kilograms equals 1 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kiev to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″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