EN RO

Distance from Shanghai to Meerut

Straight line

4,197 km
2,608 mi · 2,266 NM

By road

5,862 km
3,642 mi

Travel time

68 h 10 min
flight ≈ 5 h 45 min

Direction

W 278°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Meerut → Shanghai

How far is Shanghai from Meerut?

Shanghai (China) and Meerut (India) are very far apart: 4,197 km in a straight line, that is 2,608 miles or 2,266 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Meerut is 5,862 km (3,642 miles), about 68 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Meerut lies to the west (initial bearing 278°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 31.9922°, 99.3212°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 45 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 Meerut?

By road it is 5,862 km (3,642 miles) from Shanghai to Meerut; in a straight line it is 4,197 km (2,608 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Meerut?

About 68 h 10 min on the fastest route (5,862 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Meerut from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Meerut?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 45 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.