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How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (BKK) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.493 miles
  • 2894.394 kilometers
  • 1562.848 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
  • 1800.177 miles
  • 2897.105 kilometers
  • 1564.311 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 Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bangkok generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Bangkok

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

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 Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E