How far is Kona, HI, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 5084 miles / 8181 kilometers / 4417 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5083.565 miles
• 8181.204 kilometers
• 4417.497 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

• 5075.497 miles
• 8168.220 kilometers
• 4410.486 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kona International Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kona?

The time difference between Shanghai and Kona is 18 hours. Kona is 18 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kona generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kona

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

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W