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Distance from Kolkata to Shanghai

Straight line

3,411 km
2,119 mi · 1,842 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Kolkata from Shanghai?

Kolkata (India) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 3,411 km in a straight line, that is 2,119 miles or 1,842 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kolkata, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 27.8807°, 104.2569°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Kolkata from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Shanghai is 3,411 km (2,119 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Kolkata?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Kolkata to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.