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How far is Shanghai from Burbank, CA?

The distance between Burbank (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6492 miles / 10448 kilometers / 5641 nautical miles.

Hollywood Burbank Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Burbank to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6492.034 miles
  • 10447.916 kilometers
  • 5641.423 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
  • 6479.190 miles
  • 10427.245 kilometers
  • 5630.262 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 Burbank to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 12 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Burbank to Shanghai generates about 784 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 784 kilograms equals 1 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Burbank to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Hollywood Burbank Airport
City: Burbank, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUR
ICAO Code: KBUR
Coordinates: 34°12′2″N, 118°21′32″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