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Distance from Shanghai to Chittagong

Straight line

3,095 km
1,923 mi · 1,671 NM

By road

4,664 km
2,898 mi

Travel time

55 h 8 min
flight ≈ 4 h 22 min

Direction

WSW 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Chittagong?

Shanghai (China) and Chittagong (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 3,095 km in a straight line, that is 1,923 miles or 1,671 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Chittagong is 4,664 km (2,898 miles), about 55 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Chittagong lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from China into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 27.5658°, 106.0508°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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 Shanghai from Chittagong?

By road it is 4,664 km (2,898 miles) from Shanghai to Chittagong; in a straight line it is 3,095 km (1,923 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Chittagong?

About 55 h 8 min on the fastest route (4,664 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chittagong from Shanghai?

Chittagong is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chittagong?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.