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How far is Shanghai from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4542 miles / 7309 kilometers / 3947 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 4541.585 miles
  • 7308.972 kilometers
  • 3946.529 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
  • 4557.300 miles
  • 7334.264 kilometers
  • 3960.186 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Shanghai generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 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