How far is Wellington from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 6044 miles / 9727 kilometers / 5252 nautical miles.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Wellington International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Wellington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Wellington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6043.966 miles
- 9726.820 kilometers
- 5252.063 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- 6058.821 miles
- 9750.727 kilometers
- 5264.971 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 Wellington?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Wellington?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Wellington generates about 723 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 723 kilograms equals 1 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Wellington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
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 | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |