Distance from Shanghai to Dhaka
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How far is Shanghai from Dhaka?
Shanghai (China) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 3,168 km in a straight line, that is 1,969 miles or 1,711 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Dhaka lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from China into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 28.3460°, 105.3896°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Other distances from Dhaka
- Dhaka – Khulna 132 km
- Dhaka – Chittagong 211 km
- Dhaka – Kolkata 245 km
- Dhaka – Hāora 248 km
- Dhaka – Patna 572 km
- Dhaka – Mandalay 613 km
- Dhaka – Kathmandu 676 km
- Dhaka – Varanasi 769 km
- Dhaka – Allahābād 887 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Dhaka?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Dhaka is 3,168 km (1,969 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dhaka from Shanghai?
Dhaka is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 262°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Dhaka?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 28 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.