How far is Ko Samui from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2039.877 miles
• 3282.864 kilometers
• 1772.605 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

• 2043.066 miles
• 3287.996 kilometers
• 1775.376 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Samui Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ko Samui?

The time difference between Shanghai and Ko Samui is 1 hour. Ko Samui is 1 hour behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ko Samui generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Ko Samui

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

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	Samui Airport
City:	Ko Samui
Country:	Thailand
IATA Code:	USM
ICAO Code:	VTSM
Coordinates:	9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E