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How far is Mumbai from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Mumbai (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) is 3151 miles / 5070 kilometers / 2738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Mumbai (BOM) is 4232 miles / 6811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 51 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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3151
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5070
Kilometers
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2738
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 27 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
352 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Mumbai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3150.606 miles
  • 5070.409 kilometers
  • 2737.802 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
  • 3146.387 miles
  • 5063.618 kilometers
  • 2734.135 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 Shanghai to Mumbai?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Mumbai generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Mumbai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E
Destination Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
City: Mumbai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: BOM
ICAO Code: VABB
Coordinates: 19°5′19″N, 72°52′4″E