Kolkata to Shanghai Distance
3,406 km · 2,116 miles · 4 h 45 min flight
The distance from Kolkata to Shanghai is 3,406 km (2,116 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 45 min. Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata.
Kolkata
India
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 3,406
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,116
- 1,839 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 4 h 45 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 30 minutes
- Shanghai vs Kolkata
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kolkata | East-northeast (66°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West (262°) |
| Halfway point | 27.88° N, 104.26° E |
| Kolkata coordinates | 22.56° N, 88.36° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Kolkata?
3,406 kilometres or 2,116 miles (1,839 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Shanghai?
About 4 h 45 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 Kolkata and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Kolkata?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Kolkata (initial bearing 66°).
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.