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Distance from Giurgiu to Shanghai

Straight line

8,082 km
5,022 mi · 4,364 NM

By road

10,090 km
6,269 mi

Travel time

125 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Giurgiu from Shanghai?

Giurgiu (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,082 km in a straight line, that is 5,022 miles or 4,364 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Giurgiu to Shanghai is 10,090 km (6,269 miles), about 125 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Giurgiu, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 48.7035°, 79.0759°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Giurgiu from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,090 km (6,269 miles) from Giurgiu to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,082 km (5,022 miles).

How long is the drive from Giurgiu to Shanghai?

About 125 h 12 min on the fastest route (10,090 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Giurgiu?

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

How long is the flight from Giurgiu to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.