Shanghai to Melbourne Distance
8,055 km · 5,005 miles · 10 h 34 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Melbourne is 8,055 km (5,005 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 34 min. Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Melbourne
Victoria
- Kilometres
- 8,055
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,005
- 4,349 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 34 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +3 hours
- Melbourne vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | South-southeast (161°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Melbourne | North-northwest (339°) |
| Halfway point | 3.37° S, 132.74° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Melbourne coordinates | 37.81° S, 144.96° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Shanghai?
8,055 kilometres or 5,005 miles (4,349 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Melbourne?
About 10 h 34 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Melbourne from Shanghai?
Melbourne lies to the south-southeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 161°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.