Shanghai to Kathmandu Distance
3,505 km · 2,178 miles · 4 h 53 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Kathmandu is 3,505 km (2,178 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 53 min. Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Kathmandu
Nepal
- 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
- Kathmandu vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West (273°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kathmandu | East-northeast (75°) |
| Halfway point | 30.72° N, 103.06° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Kathmandu coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Kathmandu?
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 Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
Kathmandu lies to the west of Shanghai (initial bearing 273°).
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.