How far is Shanghai from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4305 miles / 6928 kilometers / 3741 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shanghai (SHA) is 5510 miles / 8867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 22 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 4305.068 miles
- 6928.336 kilometers
- 3741.002 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- 4296.687 miles
- 6914.847 kilometers
- 3733.719 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Shanghai generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 091 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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 |