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How far is Shanghai from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (PVG) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.493 miles
  • 2894.394 kilometers
  • 1562.848 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
  • 1800.177 miles
  • 2897.105 kilometers
  • 1564.311 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 Bangkok to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Shanghai generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangkok to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E