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Distance from Petroșani to Shanghai

Straight line

8,186 km
5,087 mi · 4,420 NM

By road

10,358 km
6,436 mi

Travel time

129 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Petroșani from Shanghai?

Petroșani (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,186 km in a straight line, that is 5,087 miles or 4,420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Petroșani to Shanghai is 10,358 km (6,436 miles), about 129 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Petroșani, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.1487°, 78.8808°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Petroșani from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,358 km (6,436 miles) from Petroșani to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,186 km (5,087 miles).

How long is the drive from Petroșani to Shanghai?

About 129 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,358 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Petroșani?

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

How long is the flight from Petroșani to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.