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How far is Kuching from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 2166 miles / 3486 kilometers / 1883 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kuching International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2166.362 miles
  • 3486.421 kilometers
  • 1882.517 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
  • 2174.942 miles
  • 3500.230 kilometers
  • 1889.973 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 Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kuching?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kuching.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kuching generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 521 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Kuching

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

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 Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E