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Distance from Brăila to Shanghai

Straight line

7,871 km
4,891 mi · 4,250 NM

By road

9,806 km
6,093 mi

Travel time

121 h 27 min
flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Shanghai?

Brăila (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,871 km in a straight line, that is 4,891 miles or 4,250 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Shanghai is 9,806 km (6,093 miles), about 121 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 48.8466°, 80.6095°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Brăila from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,806 km (6,093 miles) from Brăila to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,871 km (4,891 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Shanghai?

About 121 h 27 min on the fastest route (9,806 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Brăila?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.