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How far is Kolkata from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kolkata (CCU) is 3093 miles / 4977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 14 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

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2131
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3430
Kilometers
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1852
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 32 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
232 kg

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Distance from Shanghai to Kolkata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2131.388 miles
  • 3430.136 kilometers
  • 1852.125 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
  • 2128.403 miles
  • 3425.333 kilometers
  • 1849.532 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 Kolkata?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Kolkata generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 513 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 Kolkata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

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 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
City: Kolkata
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: CCU
ICAO Code: VECC
Coordinates: 22°39′16″N, 88°26′48″E