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Distance from Kanpur to Shanghai

Straight line

4,023 km
2,500 mi · 2,172 NM

By road

5,485 km
3,408 mi

Travel time

64 h 23 min
flight ≈ 5 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Kanpur from Shanghai?

Kanpur (India) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,023 km in a straight line, that is 2,500 miles or 2,172 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kanpur to Shanghai is 5,485 km (3,408 miles), about 64 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Kanpur, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 30.4628°, 100.4125°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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 Kanpur from Shanghai?

By road it is 5,485 km (3,408 miles) from Kanpur to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,023 km (2,500 miles).

How long is the drive from Kanpur to Shanghai?

About 64 h 23 min on the fastest route (5,485 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kanpur?

Shanghai is to the east of Kanpur, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Kanpur to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 32 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.