How far is Shanghai from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG) is 3203 miles / 5155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 0 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Shanghai Pudong 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)- 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 4 hours and 57 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 Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shanghai (PVG)
| AirAsia X |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Malaysia Airlines |