Kathmandu to Shanghai Distance
3,505 km · 2,178 miles · 4 h 53 min flight
The distance from Kathmandu to Shanghai is 3,505 km (2,178 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 53 min. Shanghai is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
Kathmandu
Nepal
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 3,505
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,178
- 1,893 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 4 h 53 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 15 minutes
- Shanghai vs Kathmandu
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kathmandu | East-northeast (75°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West (273°) |
| Halfway point | 30.72° N, 103.06° E |
| Kathmandu coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Kathmandu?
3,505 kilometres or 2,178 miles (1,893 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai?
About 4 h 53 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 Kathmandu and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Kathmandu right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Kathmandu?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Kathmandu (initial bearing 75°).
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.