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How far is Birmingham from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 5748 miles / 9251 kilometers / 4995 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Birmingham Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5748.035 miles
  • 9250.566 kilometers
  • 4994.906 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
  • 5735.118 miles
  • 9229.777 kilometers
  • 4983.681 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Birmingham Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Birmingham generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Birmingham

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

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 Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W