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Distance from Craiova to Shanghai

Straight line

8,214 km
5,104 mi · 4,435 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Craiova from Shanghai?

Craiova (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,214 km in a straight line, that is 5,104 miles or 4,435 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Craiova, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.5026°, 78.4352°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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 Craiova from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Craiova and Shanghai is 8,214 km (5,104 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Craiova?

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

How long is the flight from Craiova to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 46 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.