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How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) is 4987 miles / 8026 kilometers / 4333 nautical miles.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Moorabbin Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4986.822 miles
  • 8025.512 kilometers
  • 4333.430 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
  • 5006.317 miles
  • 8056.887 kilometers
  • 4350.371 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Moorabbin Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Moorabbin Airport (MBW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Melbourne generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Melbourne

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Moorabbin Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MBW
ICAO Code: YMMB
Coordinates: 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E