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Distance from Pitești to Shanghai

Straight line

8,111 km
5,040 mi · 4,380 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Shanghai?

Pitești (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,111 km in a straight line, that is 5,040 miles or 4,380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Pitești, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.4666°, 79.1508°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Pitești from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Pitești and Shanghai is 8,111 km (5,040 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Pitești?

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

How long is the flight from Pitești to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.