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How far is Kaohsiung from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) is 597 miles / 960 kilometers / 518 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kaohsiung (KHH) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 54 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kaohsiung International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Kaohsiung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 596.643 miles
  • 960.204 kilometers
  • 518.469 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
  • 598.721 miles
  • 963.549 kilometers
  • 520.275 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 Kaohsiung?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kaohsiung?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kaohsiung.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kaohsiung generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Kaohsiung

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

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 Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″E