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How far is Kos from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 5215 miles / 8393 kilometers / 4532 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5214.982 miles
  • 8392.701 kilometers
  • 4531.696 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
  • 5204.046 miles
  • 8375.100 kilometers
  • 4522.192 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 Kos?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kos International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kos generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kos

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

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 Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E