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How far is Shanghai from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7058 miles / 11359 kilometers / 6134 nautical miles.

Kansas City International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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7058
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11359
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6134
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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)
  • 7058.446 miles
  • 11359.468 kilometers
  • 6133.622 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
  • 7044.325 miles
  • 11336.743 kilometers
  • 6121.351 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Shanghai generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 903 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E