How far is Varanasi from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 2394 miles / 3852 kilometers / 2080 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Varanasi (VNS) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Varanasi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Varanasi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2393.568 miles
- 3852.074 kilometers
- 2079.954 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- 2389.430 miles
- 3845.415 kilometers
- 2076.358 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 Varanasi?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Varanasi?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Varanasi generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 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 Varanasi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Varanasi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | VNS |
| ICAO Code: | VIBN |
| Coordinates: | 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E |