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How far is Canberra from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 4905 miles / 7894 kilometers / 4263 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4905.294 miles
  • 7894.306 kilometers
  • 4262.584 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
  • 4923.720 miles
  • 7923.959 kilometers
  • 4278.596 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Canberra Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Canberra generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E