The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Sydney, Australia is 7,881 km (4,897 miles).Sydney is SSE of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
7,881
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,897
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSE
154° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 24 min | 7,881 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 | Sydney, Australia |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,881 km (4,897 miles) |
| Bearing | 154° (SSE) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Sydney) | -33.8688°, 151.2093° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Sydney is 7,881 km (4,897 miles). Sydney is SSE of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Sydney takes approximately 10 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Sydney is SSE (154 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Sydney to Shanghai is the same: 7,881 km (4,897 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.