Distance from Shanghai to Kathmandu
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How far is Shanghai from Kathmandu?
Shanghai (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 3,512 km in a straight line, that is 2,182 miles or 1,896 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Kathmandu lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. The halfway point is at 30.7184°, 103.0648°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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 Kathmandu
- Kathmandu – Patna 235 km
- Kathmandu – Varanasi 351 km
- Kathmandu – Allahābād 427 km
- Kathmandu – Lucknow 445 km
- Kathmandu – Kanpur 511 km
- Kathmandu – Hāora 645 km
- Kathmandu – Kolkata 648 km
- Kathmandu – Dhaka 676 km
- Kathmandu – Khulna 691 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Kathmandu?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Kathmandu is 3,512 km (2,182 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
Kathmandu is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 273°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 53 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.