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Distance from Sūrat to Shanghai

Straight line

4,945 km
3,073 mi · 2,670 NM

By road

6,558 km
4,075 mi

Travel time

77 h 34 min
flight ≈ 6 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 67°
initial bearing

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How far is Sūrat from Shanghai?

Sūrat (India) and Shanghai (China) 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, Sūrat to Shanghai is 6,558 km (4,075 miles), about 77 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Sūrat, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 67°). The route crosses from India into China. 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 Sūrat from Shanghai?

By road it is 6,558 km (4,075 miles) from Sūrat to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 4,945 km (3,073 miles).

How long is the drive from Sūrat to Shanghai?

About 77 h 34 min on the fastest route (6,558 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sūrat?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Sūrat, at an initial bearing of 67°.

How long is the flight from Sūrat to Shanghai?

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.