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How far is Putao from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Putao (PBU) is 2125 miles / 3420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 7 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Putao Airport

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1465
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2358
Kilometers
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1273
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 16 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1465.287 miles
  • 2358.151 kilometers
  • 1273.300 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
  • 1462.727 miles
  • 2354.031 kilometers
  • 1271.075 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Putao Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Putao generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Putao Airport (PBU).

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E