The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Melbourne, Australia is 8,055 km (5,005 miles).Melbourne is SSE of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
8,055
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,005
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
161° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 36 min | 8,055 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Melbourne, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,055 km (5,005 miles) |
| Bearing | 161° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Melbourne is 8,055 km (5,005 miles). Melbourne is SSE of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Melbourne takes approximately 10 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Melbourne is SSE (161 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Melbourne to Shanghai is the same: 8,055 km (5,005 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.