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How far is Kiev from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) is 4623 miles / 7439 kilometers / 4017 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Boryspil International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4622.686 miles
  • 7439.492 kilometers
  • 4017.005 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
  • 4612.601 miles
  • 7423.262 kilometers
  • 4008.241 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Boryspil International Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kiev generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kiev

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E