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Distance from Delhi to Shanghai

4,255 km (2,644 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

4,255 km

Kilometers

2,644 miles

Miles

~5h 30m

Est. Flight

2.5h

Time Difference

Delhi

India
Area: 1,484 km²
Population: 16.79M
Timezone: UTC+5.5
Elevation: 216m

Shanghai

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

The distance between Delhi and Shanghai is roughly equivalent to 11 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Delhi is known for Red Fort and Qutub Minar, while Shanghai is famous for The Bund waterfront and Pudong skyline.

In terms of city area, Shanghai is 4.3x larger than Delhi. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Delhi from Shanghai?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Delhi to Shanghai is 4,255 km (2,644 miles).

How long is the flight from Delhi to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take approximately 5h 30m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Delhi bigger than Shanghai?

Shanghai is larger at 6,341 km², compared to 1,484 km².

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