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Distance from Shanghai to Lahore

Straight line

4,445 km
2,762 mi · 2,400 NM

By road

6,186 km
3,844 mi

Travel time

71 h 59 min
flight ≈ 6 h 3 min

Direction

WNW 283°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lahore?

Shanghai (China) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 4,445 km in a straight line, that is 2,762 miles or 2,400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Lahore is 6,186 km (3,844 miles), about 71 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Lahore lies to the west (initial bearing 283°). The route crosses from China into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 33.6486°, 97.9490°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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 Lahore?

By road it is 6,186 km (3,844 miles) from Shanghai to Lahore; in a straight line it is 4,445 km (2,762 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Lahore?

About 71 h 59 min on the fastest route (6,186 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lahore from Shanghai?

Lahore is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 283°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 3 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.