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How far is Shanghai from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2126 miles / 3422 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 8 minutes.

Putao Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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1465
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2358
Kilometers
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1273
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 16 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Putao to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.287 miles
  • 2358.151 kilometers
  • 1273.300 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
  • 1462.727 miles
  • 2354.031 kilometers
  • 1271.075 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 Putao to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Putao to Shanghai generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E
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