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Distance from Ploiești to Shanghai

Straight line

8,025 km
4,986 mi · 4,333 NM

By road

9,998 km
6,212 mi

Travel time

124 h 7 min
flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Ploiești from Shanghai?

Ploiești (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,025 km in a straight line, that is 4,986 miles or 4,333 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ploiești to Shanghai is 9,998 km (6,212 miles), about 124 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Ploiești, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.2051°, 79.6607°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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 Ploiești from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,998 km (6,212 miles) from Ploiești to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,025 km (4,986 miles).

How long is the drive from Ploiești to Shanghai?

About 124 h 7 min on the fastest route (9,998 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Ploiești?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Ploiești, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Ploiești to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.