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How far is Fort Nelson from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 5225 miles / 8409 kilometers / 4540 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5224.867 miles
  • 8408.609 kilometers
  • 4540.286 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
  • 5213.235 miles
  • 8389.888 kilometers
  • 4530.177 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Fort Nelson generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W