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Distance from Shanghai to Patna

Straight line

3,597 km
2,235 mi · 1,942 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Patna?

Shanghai (China) and Patna (India) are very far apart: 3,597 km in a straight line, that is 2,235 miles or 1,942 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Patna lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 29.6493°, 102.7972°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h (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 Patna?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Patna is 3,597 km (2,235 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Patna from Shanghai?

Patna is to the west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Patna?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 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.