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How far is Shanghai from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7049 miles / 11344 kilometers / 6125 nautical miles.

Kansas City International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7048.778 miles
  • 11343.908 kilometers
  • 6125.220 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
  • 7034.677 miles
  • 11321.216 kilometers
  • 6112.967 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 Kansas City to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 13 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Shanghai generates about 862 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 862 kilograms equals 1 900 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kansas City to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W
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