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How far is Shanghai from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4333 miles / 6973 kilometers / 3765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shanghai (PVG) is 5541 miles / 8917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 56 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4332.546 miles
  • 6972.557 kilometers
  • 3764.879 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
  • 4324.117 miles
  • 6958.992 kilometers
  • 3757.555 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 Kuwait City to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Shanghai generates about 498 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 498 kilograms equals 1 098 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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