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Distance from Lahore to Shanghai

Straight line

4,445 km
2,762 mi · 2,400 NM

By road

6,181 km
3,841 mi

Travel time

72 h 6 min
flight ≈ 6 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 78°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Shanghai?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 4,445 km in a straight line, that is 2,762 miles or 2,400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Shanghai is 6,181 km (3,841 miles), about 72 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 78°). The route crosses from Pakistan into China. The halfway point is at 33.6486°, 97.9490°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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 Lahore from Shanghai?

By road it is 6,181 km (3,841 miles) from Lahore to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,445 km (2,762 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Shanghai?

About 72 h 6 min on the fastest route (6,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Lahore?

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

How long is the flight from Lahore to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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.