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How far is Shanghai from Dhaka?

The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1958 miles / 3152 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dhaka (DAC) to Shanghai (SHA) is 2869 miles / 4618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 19 minutes.

Shahjalal International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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Distance from Dhaka to Shanghai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dhaka to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1958.402 miles
  • 3151.743 kilometers
  • 1701.805 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1955.508 miles
  • 3147.085 kilometers
  • 1699.290 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Dhaka to Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Dhaka to Shanghai generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dhaka to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Airport information

Origin Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E
Destination Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E