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Distance from Cahul to Shanghai

Straight line

7,825 km
4,862 mi · 4,225 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 17 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Shanghai?

Cahul (Moldova) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,825 km in a straight line, that is 4,862 miles or 4,225 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cahul, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Moldova into China. The halfway point is at 49.0930°, 81.0337°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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 Cahul from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Cahul and Shanghai is 7,825 km (4,862 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Cahul?

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

How long is the flight from Cahul to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 17 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.