The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Bangkok, Thailand is 2,891 km (1,796 miles).Bangkok is SW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
2,891
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,796
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
232° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 6 min | 2,891 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 47 hr | ~3,758 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 | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,891 km (1,796 miles) |
| Bearing | 232° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Bangkok) | 13.7563°, 100.5018° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Bangkok is 2,891 km (1,796 miles). Bangkok is SW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Bangkok takes approximately 4 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Shanghai to Bangkok takes approximately 47 hr. 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.
Bangkok is SW (232 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Bangkok to Shanghai is the same: 2,891 km (1,796 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.