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How far is Shanghai from Brasília?

The distance between Brasília (Brasília International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 11181 miles / 17994 kilometers / 9716 nautical miles.

Brasília International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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11181
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17994
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9716
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
21 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 491 kg

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Distance from Brasília to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11180.661 miles
  • 17993.530 kilometers
  • 9715.729 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
  • 11179.717 miles
  • 17992.010 kilometers
  • 9714.908 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 Brasília to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Brasília International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 21 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brasília International Airport (BSB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Brasília to Shanghai generates about 1 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 491 kilograms equals 3 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brasília to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Brasília International Airport
City: Brasília
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BSB
ICAO Code: SBBR
Coordinates: 15°52′9″S, 47°55′15″W
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