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How far is Shanghai from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 5828 miles / 9379 kilometers / 5064 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Auckland to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5828.104 miles
  • 9379.424 kilometers
  • 5064.484 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
  • 5842.040 miles
  • 9401.851 kilometers
  • 5076.594 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 Auckland to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Auckland to Shanghai generates about 693 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 693 kilograms equals 1 529 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination 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