How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 4967 miles / 7994 kilometers / 4316 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Essendon Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Melbourne
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Melbourne. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4966.966 miles
- 7993.558 kilometers
- 4316.176 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- 4986.449 miles
- 8024.912 kilometers
- 4333.106 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 Melbourne?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Essendon Airport is 9 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Melbourne generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Melbourne
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Essendon Airport (MEB).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |