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How far is Ko Samui from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 2022 miles / 3254 kilometers / 1757 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Samui Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Ko Samui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2021.921 miles
  • 3253.967 kilometers
  • 1757.001 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
  • 2025.221 miles
  • 3259.278 kilometers
  • 1759.869 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 Ko Samui?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Samui Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Samui Airport (USM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Ko Samui generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Ko Samui

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

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 Samui Airport
City: Ko Samui
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: USM
ICAO Code: VTSM
Coordinates: 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E