Shanghai to Sydney Distance
7,881 km · 4,897 miles · 10 h 21 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Sydney is 7,881 km (4,897 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 21 min. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 7,881
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,897
- 4,255 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 21 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +3 hours
- Sydney vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | South-southeast (154°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | North-northwest (333°) |
| Halfway point | 1.37° S, 136.11° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Shanghai?
7,881 kilometres or 4,897 miles (4,255 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sydney?
About 10 h 21 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Sydney from Shanghai?
Sydney lies to the south-southeast of Shanghai (initial bearing 154°).
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.