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Distance from Shanghai to Ghāziābād

Straight line

4,231 km
2,629 mi · 2,285 NM

By road

5,877 km
3,652 mi

Travel time

68 h 31 min
flight ≈ 5 h 47 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ghāziābād?

Shanghai (China) and Ghāziābād (India) are very far apart: 4,231 km in a straight line, that is 2,629 miles or 2,285 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Ghāziābād is 5,877 km (3,652 miles), about 68 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ghāziābād lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 31.8533°, 99.1509°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 47 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 Ghāziābād?

By road it is 5,877 km (3,652 miles) from Shanghai to Ghāziābād; in a straight line it is 4,231 km (2,629 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ghāziābād?

About 68 h 31 min on the fastest route (5,877 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ghāziābād from Shanghai?

Ghāziābād is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 278°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ghāziābād?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 47 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.