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Distance from Calafat to Shanghai

Straight line

8,292 km
5,152 mi · 4,477 NM

By road

10,360 km
6,438 mi

Travel time

128 h 11 min
flight ≈ 10 h 52 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Calafat from Shanghai?

Calafat (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,292 km in a straight line, that is 5,152 miles or 4,477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Calafat to Shanghai is 10,360 km (6,438 miles), about 128 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Calafat, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.5874°, 77.9101°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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 Calafat from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,360 km (6,438 miles) from Calafat to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,292 km (5,152 miles).

How long is the drive from Calafat to Shanghai?

About 128 h 11 min on the fastest route (10,360 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Calafat?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Calafat, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Calafat to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 52 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.