How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 5000 miles / 8046 kilometers / 4345 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Moorabbin 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)- 4999.574 miles
- 8046.035 kilometers
- 4344.511 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- 5019.019 miles
- 8077.328 kilometers
- 4361.408 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 9 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Melbourne generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 287 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |