The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Chennai, India is 4,662 km (2,897 miles).Chennai is WSW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
4,662
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,897
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
254° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 18 min | 4,662 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 75 hr 48 min | ~6,061 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 | Chennai, India |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,662 km (2,897 miles) |
| Bearing | 254° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Chennai) | 13.0827°, 80.2707° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Chennai is 4,662 km (2,897 miles). Chennai is WSW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes approximately 6 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Chennai takes approximately 75 hr 48 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.
Chennai is WSW (254 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is the same: 4,662 km (2,897 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.