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Distance from Bangkok to Shanghai

2,891 km (1,796 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,891 km

Kilometers

1,796 miles

Miles

~3h 54m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Bangkok

Thailand
Area: 1,569 km²
Population: 10.54M
Timezone: UTC+7
Elevation: 2m

Shanghai

China
Area: 6,341 km²
Population: 24.87M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 4m

The distance between Bangkok and Shanghai is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Bangkok is known for Grand Palace and Wat Arun, while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.

In terms of city area, Shanghai is 4.0x larger than Bangkok. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Bangkok to Shanghai is 2,891 km (1,796 miles).

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 54m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Bangkok bigger than Shanghai?

Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,569 km².

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