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How far is Shanghai from Phuket?

The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phuket (HKT) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2753 miles / 4431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 5 minutes.

Phuket International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Phuket to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2173.988 miles
  • 3498.695 kilometers
  • 1889.144 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
  • 2177.522 miles
  • 3504.382 kilometers
  • 1892.215 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 Phuket to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Phuket to Shanghai generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Phuket to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″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