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How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Bangkok (DMK) is 2252 miles / 3624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Don Mueang International 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)
  • 1793.844 miles
  • 2886.912 kilometers
  • 1558.808 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
  • 1795.412 miles
  • 2889.436 kilometers
  • 1560.171 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 Don Mueang International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bangkok generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

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 Don Mueang International Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: DMK
ICAO Code: VTBD
Coordinates: 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E