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How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Bangkok (BKK) is 2250 miles / 3621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 49 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 1778.777 miles
  • 2862.664 kilometers
  • 1545.715 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
  • 1780.569 miles
  • 2865.548 kilometers
  • 1547.272 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Bangkok generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

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