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Distance from Alba Iulia to Shanghai

Straight line

8,138 km
5,056 mi · 4,394 NM

By road

10,371 km
6,444 mi

Travel time

128 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Alba Iulia from Shanghai?

Alba Iulia (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,138 km in a straight line, that is 5,056 miles or 4,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Alba Iulia to Shanghai is 10,371 km (6,444 miles), about 128 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Alba Iulia, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.3954°, 79.3385°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Alba Iulia from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,371 km (6,444 miles) from Alba Iulia to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,138 km (5,056 miles).

How long is the drive from Alba Iulia to Shanghai?

About 128 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,371 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Alba Iulia?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Alba Iulia, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Alba Iulia to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.