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How far is Sylhet from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sylhet (Osmani International Airport) is 1844 miles / 2968 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Sylhet (ZYL) is 2728 miles / 4390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 17 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Osmani International Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sylhet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.316 miles
  • 2968.139 kilometers
  • 1602.667 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
  • 1841.412 miles
  • 2963.465 kilometers
  • 1600.143 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 Sylhet?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Osmani International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Osmani International Airport (ZYL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sylhet generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Sylhet

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

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 Osmani International Airport
City: Sylhet
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: ZYL
ICAO Code: VGSY
Coordinates: 24°57′47″N, 91°52′0″E