The straight-line distance from Wellington, New Zealand to Shanghai, China is 9,741 km (6,053 miles).Shanghai is NW of Wellington.
Distance (km)
9,741
straight line
Distance (miles)
6,053
straight line
Flight Time
12 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
317° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 12 hr 42 min | 9,741 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 | Wellington, New Zealand |
| To | Shanghai, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 9,741 km (6,053 miles) |
| Bearing | 317° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Wellington) | -41.2865°, 174.7762° |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Wellington to Shanghai is 9,741 km (6,053 miles). Shanghai is NW of Wellington.
A direct flight from Wellington to Shanghai takes approximately 12 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Shanghai is NW (317 degrees) from Wellington.
The distance from Shanghai to Wellington is the same: 9,741 km (6,053 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.