How far is Putao from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Putao (PBU) is 2157 miles / 3472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Putao Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Putao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Putao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1492.724 miles
- 2402.306 kilometers
- 1297.142 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- 1490.102 miles
- 2398.087 kilometers
- 1294.863 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 Putao?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Putao Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Putao?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Putao Airport (PBU)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Putao generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Putao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Putao Airport (PBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |