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Distance from Călan to Shanghai

Straight line

8,196 km
5,093 mi · 4,426 NM

By road

10,339 km
6,424 mi

Travel time

128 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Călan from Shanghai?

Călan (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,196 km in a straight line, that is 5,093 miles or 4,426 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Călan to Shanghai is 10,339 km (6,424 miles), about 128 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Călan, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.4046°, 78.9157°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Călan from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,339 km (6,424 miles) from Călan to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,196 km (5,093 miles).

How long is the drive from Călan to Shanghai?

About 128 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,339 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Călan?

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

How long is the flight from Călan to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.