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How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers / 1541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Bangkok (DMK) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 28 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 1773.922 miles
  • 2854.851 kilometers
  • 1541.496 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
  • 1775.598 miles
  • 2857.548 kilometers
  • 1542.952 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 Don Mueang International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

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 Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

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 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