How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Melbourne (Essendon Airport) is 4980 miles / 8014 kilometers / 4327 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 4979.692 miles
- 8014.037 kilometers
- 4327.234 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- 4999.124 miles
- 8045.310 kilometers
- 4344.120 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 Essendon Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Essendon Airport (MEB)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Melbourne generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 281 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 Essendon Airport (MEB).
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 | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |