How far is Kos from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 5190 miles / 8352 kilometers / 4510 nautical miles.

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)

• 5189.919 miles
• 8352.364 kilometers
• 4509.916 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

• 5179.021 miles
• 8334.827 kilometers
• 4500.446 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Kos International Airport is 10 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kos?

The time difference between Shanghai and Kos is 6 hours. Kos is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kos generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 342 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

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