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Distance from Jilava to Shanghai

Straight line

8,051 km
5,003 mi · 4,347 NM

By road

10,040 km
6,238 mi

Travel time

124 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Shanghai?

Jilava (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,051 km in a straight line, that is 5,003 miles or 4,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jilava to Shanghai is 10,040 km (6,238 miles), about 124 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Jilava, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 48.8903°, 79.3567°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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 Jilava from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,040 km (6,238 miles) from Jilava to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,051 km (5,003 miles).

How long is the drive from Jilava to Shanghai?

About 124 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,040 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Jilava?

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

How long is the flight from Jilava to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.