How far is Shanghai from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6074 miles / 9776 kilometers / 5279 nautical miles.

Distance from Christchurch to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6074.451 miles
• 9775.881 kilometers
• 5278.553 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

• 6090.131 miles
• 9801.115 kilometers
• 5292.179 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 Christchurch to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 12 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Shanghai?

The time difference between Christchurch and Shanghai is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours behind Christchurch.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Shanghai generates about 727 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 727 kilograms equals 1 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Shanghai

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

Airport information

Origin	Christchurch Airport
City:	Christchurch
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	CHC
ICAO Code:	NZCH
Coordinates:	43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E

Destination	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E