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How far is Hamilton Island from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 3974 miles / 6395 kilometers / 3453 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3973.556 miles
  • 6394.818 kilometers
  • 3452.926 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
  • 3987.876 miles
  • 6417.864 kilometers
  • 3465.369 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 8 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Hamilton Island generates about 453 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 453 kilograms equals 999 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

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 Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E