Distance from Sydney to Shanghai
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Sydney (SYD) and Shanghai (SHA) is 7,855.11 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 9h 44min. Similar flight routes: SYD → PVG , SYD → HGH , SYD → NGB , SYD → NKG , CBR → SHA
Bearing: 336.67° (NNW)The initial bearing on the course from Sydney to Shanghai is 336.67° and the compass direction is NNW.
Midpoint: -1.36385,136.11662The geographic midpoint between Sydney and Shanghai is in 3,940.62 km distance between both points in a bearing of 336.67°. It is located in Indonesia, Papua.
Distance: 7,881.24 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Sydney and Shanghai is 7,881.24 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Sydney and Shanghai is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -2hThe time difference between Sydney (Australia/Sydney) and Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) is -2 hours. This means that it is now 03:39 (09.05.2024) in Sydney and 01:39 (09.05.2024) in Shanghai.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Sydney and Shanghai, 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.