How far is Shanghai from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6044 miles / 9727 kilometers / 5252 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 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 Wellington to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Wellington to Shanghai 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 Wellington to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |