How far is Shanghai from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4962 miles / 7986 kilometers / 4312 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4962.288 miles
- 7986.028 kilometers
- 4312.110 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- 4981.769 miles
- 8017.380 kilometers
- 4329.039 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 Melbourne to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai?
The time difference between Melbourne and Shanghai is 3 hours. Shanghai is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Shanghai generates about 579 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 579 kilograms equals 1 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Shanghai (PVG)
| Air China |
| Air New Zealand |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Qantas |