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Distance from Caracal to Shanghai

Straight line

8,185 km
5,086 mi · 4,420 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Caracal from Shanghai?

Caracal (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,185 km in a straight line, that is 5,086 miles or 4,420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Caracal, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.2540°, 78.5464°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Caracal from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Caracal and Shanghai is 8,185 km (5,086 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Caracal?

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

How long is the flight from Caracal to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.