How far is Shanghai from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 7616 miles / 12256 kilometers / 6618 nautical miles.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 7615.743 miles
- 12256.350 kilometers
- 6617.899 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- 7602.057 miles
- 12234.325 kilometers
- 6606.007 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Shanghai generates about 943 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 943 kilograms equals 2 078 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |