The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Dhaka, Bangladesh is 3,161 km (1,964 miles).Dhaka is W of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
3,161
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,964
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
263° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 30 min | 3,161 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 51 hr 24 min | ~4,109 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,161 km (1,964 miles) |
| Bearing | 263° (W) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Dhaka) | 23.8103°, 90.4125° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Dhaka is 3,161 km (1,964 miles). Dhaka is W of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Dhaka takes approximately 4 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Dhaka takes approximately 51 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Dhaka is W (263 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Dhaka to Shanghai is the same: 3,161 km (1,964 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.