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How far is Shanghai from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4308 miles / 6934 kilometers / 3744 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4308.456 miles
  • 6933.787 kilometers
  • 3743.946 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
  • 4299.953 miles
  • 6920.103 kilometers
  • 3736.557 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 Fairbanks to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Shanghai generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 092 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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