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Distance from Matca to Shanghai

Straight line

7,874 km
4,893 mi · 4,252 NM

By road

9,842 km
6,116 mi

Travel time

122 h 10 min
flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Shanghai?

Matca (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,874 km in a straight line, that is 4,893 miles or 4,252 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Shanghai is 9,842 km (6,116 miles), about 122 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.2385°, 80.7435°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 Matca from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,842 km (6,116 miles) from Matca to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,874 km (4,893 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Shanghai?

About 122 h 10 min on the fastest route (9,842 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Matca?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Matca, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.