Distance from Birmingham to Shanghai

The distance between Birmingham, United States and Shanghai, China is 12,251 kilometers (7,613 miles).

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Shanghai, China

From Birmingham to Shanghai, the straight-line distance is 12,251 kilometers, heading northwest. Birmingham is situated at an altitude of 187 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Birmingham, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 33.5207° N 86.8025° W

Elevation: 187 m (614 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
  • St Clair County Airport (PLR)
  • Talladega Municipal Airport (ASN)
  • Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport (TCL)
  • Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD)
Shanghai, China

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
  • Suzhou Guangfu Airport (SZV)
  • Wuxi Airport (WUX)
  • Rugao Air Base (RUG)

Other distances from Birmingham

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Birmingham to New York City 1,387 km
From Birmingham to Los Angeles 2,901 km
From Birmingham to Chicago 927 km
From Birmingham to Houston 912 km
From Birmingham to Phoenix 2,343 km

Other distances from Shanghai

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Shanghai to Beijing 1,067 km
From Shanghai to Shenzhen 1,209 km
From Shanghai to Chengdu 1,661 km
From Shanghai to Tianjin 961 km
From Shanghai to Wuhan 691 km

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