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How far is Brest from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Brest (Brest Bretagne Airport) is 6009 miles / 9671 kilometers / 5222 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Brest Bretagne Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Brest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6009.471 miles
  • 9671.306 kilometers
  • 5222.087 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
  • 5996.135 miles
  • 9649.844 kilometers
  • 5210.499 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 Brest?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Brest generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Brest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E
Destination Brest Bretagne Airport
City: Brest
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BES
ICAO Code: LFRB
Coordinates: 48°26′52″N, 4°25′6″W