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Distance from Gorakhpur to Shanghai

Straight line

4,376 km
2,719 mi · 2,363 NM

By road

6,081 km
3,779 mi

Travel time

71 h 29 min
flight ≈ 5 h 58 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Gorakhpur from Shanghai?

Gorakhpur (India) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,376 km in a straight line, that is 2,719 miles or 2,363 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Gorakhpur to Shanghai is 6,081 km (3,779 miles), about 71 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Gorakhpur, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 32.4237°, 98.3458°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 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 Gorakhpur from Shanghai?

By road it is 6,081 km (3,779 miles) from Gorakhpur to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,376 km (2,719 miles).

How long is the drive from Gorakhpur to Shanghai?

About 71 h 29 min on the fastest route (6,081 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Gorakhpur?

Shanghai is to the east of Gorakhpur, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Gorakhpur to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 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.