Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Palmerston North from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 6003 miles / 9661 kilometers / 5217 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Palmerston North Airport

Distance arrow
6003
Miles
Distance arrow
9661
Kilometers
Distance arrow
5217
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Shanghai to Palmerston North

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6003.278 miles
  • 9661.339 kilometers
  • 5216.706 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
  • 6017.851 miles
  • 9684.793 kilometers
  • 5229.370 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 Palmerston North?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palmerston North generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Palmerston North

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).

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 Palmerston North Airport
City: Palmerston North
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: PMR
ICAO Code: NZPM
Coordinates: 40°19′14″S, 175°37′1″E