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How far is Mackay from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 4030 miles / 6486 kilometers / 3502 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4029.985 miles
  • 6485.631 kilometers
  • 3501.961 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
  • 4044.541 miles
  • 6509.059 kilometers
  • 3514.610 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mackay Airport is 8 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Mackay generates about 460 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 460 kilograms equals 1 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Mackay

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

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E