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How far is Bucharest from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 5015 miles / 8072 kilometers / 4358 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5015.459 miles
  • 8071.598 kilometers
  • 4358.314 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
  • 5004.479 miles
  • 8053.928 kilometers
  • 4348.773 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 Shanghai to Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bucharest generates about 586 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 586 kilograms equals 1 292 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E