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Distance from Gherla to Shanghai

Straight line

8,065 km
5,012 mi · 4,355 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Gherla from Shanghai?

Gherla (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,065 km in a straight line, that is 5,012 miles or 4,355 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Gherla, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.7549°, 80.0323°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Gherla from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Gherla and Shanghai is 8,065 km (5,012 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Gherla?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Gherla, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Gherla to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.