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How far is Shanghai from Ko Samui?

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

Samui Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Ko Samui to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ko Samui to Shanghai. 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 Ko Samui to Shanghai?

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

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

On average, flying from Ko Samui to Shanghai 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 Ko Samui to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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