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How far is Wanganui from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 5984 miles / 9630 kilometers / 5200 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5983.884 miles
  • 9630.128 kilometers
  • 5199.853 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
  • 5998.424 miles
  • 9653.527 kilometers
  • 5212.488 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 Wanganui?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Whanganui Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Wanganui generates about 714 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 714 kilograms equals 1 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Wanganui

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

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E