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How far is Shanghai from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7607 miles / 12243 kilometers / 6611 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7607.487 miles
  • 12243.064 kilometers
  • 6610.726 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
  • 7593.811 miles
  • 12221.054 kilometers
  • 6598.841 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 Birmingham to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Shanghai generates about 941 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 941 kilograms equals 2 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
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