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How far is Rotorua from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 5941 miles / 9561 kilometers / 5163 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Rotorua Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5940.922 miles
  • 9560.987 kilometers
  • 5162.520 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
  • 5954.801 miles
  • 9583.324 kilometers
  • 5174.581 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 Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Rotorua Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Rotorua generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Rotorua

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

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 Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E