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How far is Shanghai from Brize Norton?

The distance between Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5759 miles / 9268 kilometers / 5005 nautical miles.

RAF Brize Norton – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Brize Norton to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5759.160 miles
  • 9268.470 kilometers
  • 5004.573 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
  • 5746.221 miles
  • 9247.647 kilometers
  • 4993.330 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 Brize Norton to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from RAF Brize Norton to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Brize Norton to Shanghai generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brize Norton to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin RAF Brize Norton
City: Brize Norton
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BZZ
ICAO Code: EGVN
Coordinates: 51°45′0″N, 1°35′1″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