How far is Bethel, AK, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 3921 miles / 6310 kilometers / 3407 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3920.746 miles
• 6309.830 kilometers
• 3407.036 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

• 3913.346 miles
• 6297.920 kilometers
• 3400.605 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Bethel Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bethel?

The time difference between Shanghai and Bethel is 17 hours. Bethel is 17 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bethel generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Bethel

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

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Bethel Airport
City:	Bethel, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BET
ICAO Code:	PABE
Coordinates:	60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W