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How far is Shanghai from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6024 miles / 9695 kilometers / 5235 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6024.187 miles
  • 9694.989 kilometers
  • 5234.875 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
  • 6039.119 miles
  • 9719.020 kilometers
  • 5247.851 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 Wellington to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Wellington to Shanghai 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 Wellington to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
Destination Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E