Sydney to Shanghai Distance
7,881 km · 4,897 miles · 10 h 21 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Shanghai is 7,881 km (4,897 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 21 min. Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
Shanghai
China
- 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
- Shanghai vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | North-northwest (333°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | South-southeast (154°) |
| Halfway point | 1.37° S, 136.11° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Sydney?
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 Sydney to Shanghai?
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 Sydney and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Sydney?
Shanghai lies to the north-northwest of Sydney (initial bearing 333°).
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.