Distance from MEL to SHA
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 8,006.49 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 9h 55min. Similar flight routes: MEL → PVG , MEL → HGH , MEL → NGB , MEL → NKG , CBR → SHA
Bearing: 342.28° (NNW)The initial bearing on the course from MEL to SHA is 342.28° and the compass direction is NNW.
Midpoint: -3.30678,132.62715The geographic midpoint between MEL and SHA is in 4,018.88 km distance between both points in a bearing of 342.28°. It is located in Indonesia, West Papua (Indonesia, Papua Barat).
Distance: 8,037.76 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between MEL and SHA is 8,037.76 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between MEL and SHA is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -2hThe time difference between MEL (Australia/Melbourne) and SHA (Asia/Shanghai) is -2 hours. This means that it is now 20:16 (09.05.2024) in MEL and 18:16 (09.05.2024) in SHA.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between MEL and SHA, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.