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How far is Shanghai from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4524 miles / 7281 kilometers / 3931 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4524.151 miles
  • 7280.916 kilometers
  • 3931.380 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
  • 4539.941 miles
  • 7306.327 kilometers
  • 3945.101 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 Brisbane to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Shanghai generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E