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How far is Shanghai from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4319 miles / 6950 kilometers / 3753 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 4318.537 miles
  • 6950.011 kilometers
  • 3752.706 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
  • 4309.975 miles
  • 6936.233 kilometers
  • 3745.266 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Shanghai generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 094 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 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