Distance from Shanghai to Kolkata
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How far is Shanghai from Kolkata?
Shanghai (China) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 3,411 km in a straight line, that is 2,119 miles or 1,842 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Kolkata lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 27.8807°, 104.2569°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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 Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Kolkata is 3,411 km (2,119 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Shanghai?
Kolkata is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 262°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 46 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.