How far is Nelson from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5986 miles / 9634 kilometers / 5202 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5986.219 miles
• 9633.886 kilometers
• 5201.882 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

• 6001.378 miles
• 9658.282 kilometers
• 5215.055 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nelson?

The time difference between Shanghai and Nelson is 5 hours. Nelson is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Nelson generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Nelson Airport (NSN).

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	Nelson Airport
City:	Nelson
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NSN
ICAO Code:	NZNS
Coordinates:	41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E