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Distance from Shanghai to Sūrat

Straight line

4,945 km
3,073 mi · 2,670 NM

By road

6,573 km
4,084 mi

Travel time

77 h 23 min
flight ≈ 6 h 41 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Sūrat?

Shanghai (China) and Sūrat (India) are very far apart: 4,945 km in a straight line, that is 3,073 miles or 2,670 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Sūrat is 6,573 km (4,084 miles), about 77 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Sūrat lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from China into India. The halfway point is at 28.3720°, 96.0265°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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 Sūrat?

By road it is 6,573 km (4,084 miles) from Shanghai to Sūrat; in a straight line it is 4,945 km (3,073 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Sūrat?

About 77 h 23 min on the fastest route (6,573 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sūrat from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sūrat?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 41 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.