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Distance from Shanghai to Amritsar

Straight line

4,395 km
2,731 mi · 2,373 NM

By road

6,233 km
3,873 mi

Travel time

72 h 39 min
flight ≈ 6 h

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Amritsar?

Shanghai (China) and Amritsar (India) are very far apart: 4,395 km in a straight line, that is 2,731 miles or 2,373 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Amritsar is 6,233 km (3,873 miles), about 72 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Amritsar lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 33.6295°, 98.2193°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h (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 Shanghai from Amritsar?

By road it is 6,233 km (3,873 miles) from Shanghai to Amritsar; in a straight line it is 4,395 km (2,731 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Amritsar?

About 72 h 39 min on the fastest route (6,233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Amritsar from Shanghai?

Amritsar is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Amritsar?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 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.