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Distance from Shanghai to Brisbane

Straight line

7,309 km
4,542 mi · 3,947 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 38 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Brisbane?

Shanghai (China) and Brisbane (Australia) are very far apart: 7,309 km in a straight line, that is 4,542 miles or 3,947 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Shanghai and Brisbane, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Shanghai, Brisbane lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). The route crosses from China into Australia. The halfway point is at 1.9506°, 137.5415°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 38 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Shanghai from Brisbane?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Brisbane is 7,309 km (4,542 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Brisbane from Shanghai?

Brisbane is to the south-east of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brisbane?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 38 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.