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How far is Kiel from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 5285 miles / 8506 kilometers / 4593 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kiel Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kiel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5285.305 miles
  • 8505.875 kilometers
  • 4592.805 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
  • 5273.494 miles
  • 8486.866 kilometers
  • 4582.541 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 Shanghai to Kiel?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kiel Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kiel Airport (KEL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kiel generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kiel

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kiel Airport
City: Kiel
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: KEL
ICAO Code: EDHK
Coordinates: 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E