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How far is Brownsville, TX, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Brownsville (Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport) is 7733 miles / 12445 kilometers / 6720 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Brownsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7732.999 miles
  • 12445.055 kilometers
  • 6719.792 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
  • 7720.430 miles
  • 12424.827 kilometers
  • 6708.870 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 Brownsville?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Brownsville generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Brownsville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

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 Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
City: Brownsville, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRO
ICAO Code: KBRO
Coordinates: 25°54′24″N, 97°25′33″W