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How far is Dhaka from Shanghai?

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

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Dhaka (DAC) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 58 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Shahjalal International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Dhaka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Dhaka. 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 Shanghai to Dhaka?

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

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

On average, flying from Shanghai to Dhaka 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 Shanghai to Dhaka

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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