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How far is Palmerston North from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Palmerston North (Palmerston North Airport) is 6023 miles / 9694 kilometers / 5234 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Palmerston North Airport

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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)
  • 6023.449 miles
  • 9693.801 kilometers
  • 5234.234 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
  • 6037.944 miles
  • 9717.129 kilometers
  • 5246.830 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Palmerston North Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Palmerston North generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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