How far is Kuala Lumpur from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 3185 miles / 5125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2338.852 miles
- 3764.017 kilometers
- 2032.407 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- 2345.351 miles
- 3774.476 kilometers
- 2038.054 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 Kuala Lumpur?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur?
There is no time difference between Shanghai and Kuala Lumpur.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kuala Lumpur generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 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 Kuala Lumpur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
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 | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |