Chennai to Shanghai Distance
4,659 km · 2,895 miles · 6 h 19 min flight
The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is 4,659 km (2,895 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 19 min. Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Chennai
India
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 4,659
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,895
- 2,516 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 19 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 30 minutes
- Shanghai vs Chennai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chennai | East-northeast (57°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-southwest (254°) |
| Halfway point | 23.50° N, 99.47° E |
| Chennai coordinates | 13.09° N, 80.28° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Chennai?
4,659 kilometres or 2,895 miles (2,516 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Shanghai?
About 6 h 19 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Chennai?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Chennai (initial bearing 57°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.