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How far is Brisbane from Shanghai?

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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Brisbane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Brisbane. 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 Shanghai to Brisbane?

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

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

On average, flying from Shanghai to Brisbane 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 Shanghai to Brisbane

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E