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Distance from Amritsar to Shanghai

Straight line

4,395 km
2,731 mi · 2,373 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Amritsar from Shanghai?

Amritsar (India) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,395 km in a straight line, that is 2,731 miles or 2,373 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Amritsar, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 33.6295°, 98.2193°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Amritsar from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Amritsar and Shanghai is 4,395 km (2,731 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Amritsar?

Shanghai is to the east of Amritsar, at an initial bearing of 78°.

How long is the flight from Amritsar to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.