Colombo to Shanghai Distance
5,091 km · 3,164 miles · 6 h 52 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Shanghai is 5,091 km (3,164 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 6 h 52 min. Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 5,091
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,164
- 2,749 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 6 h 52 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 30 minutes
- Shanghai vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | Northeast (52°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-southwest (247°) |
| Halfway point | 20.30° N, 99.03° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Colombo?
5,091 kilometres or 3,164 miles (2,749 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Shanghai?
About 6 h 52 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 Colombo and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Colombo?
Shanghai lies to the northeast of Colombo (initial bearing 52°).
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.