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Distance from Chisinau to Shanghai

Straight line

7,728 km
4,802 mi · 4,173 NM

By road

9,682 km
6,016 mi

Travel time

119 h 40 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Chisinau from Shanghai?

Chisinau (Moldova) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,728 km in a straight line, that is 4,802 miles or 4,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chisinau to Shanghai is 9,682 km (6,016 miles), about 119 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Chisinau, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Moldova into China. The halfway point is at 49.4499°, 81.8841°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Chisinau from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,682 km (6,016 miles) from Chisinau to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,728 km (4,802 miles).

How long is the drive from Chisinau to Shanghai?

About 119 h 40 min on the fastest route (9,682 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Chisinau?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Chisinau, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Chisinau to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.