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Distance from Delhi to Shanghai

Straight line

4,251 km
2,642 mi · 2,295 NM

By road

5,890 km
3,660 mi

Travel time

68 h 59 min
flight ≈ 5 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Delhi from Shanghai?

Delhi (India) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,251 km in a straight line, that is 2,642 miles or 2,295 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Delhi to Shanghai is 5,890 km (3,660 miles), about 68 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Delhi, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 31.8652°, 99.0440°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 49 min (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 Delhi from Shanghai?

By road it is 5,890 km (3,660 miles) from Delhi to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,251 km (2,642 miles).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Shanghai?

About 68 h 59 min on the fastest route (5,890 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Delhi?

Shanghai is to the east of Delhi, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 49 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.