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Distance from Salonta to Shanghai

Straight line

8,230 km
5,114 mi · 4,444 NM

By road

10,158 km
6,312 mi

Travel time

124 h 48 min
flight ≈ 10 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Salonta from Shanghai?

Salonta (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,230 km in a straight line, that is 5,114 miles or 4,444 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Salonta to Shanghai is 10,158 km (6,312 miles), about 124 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Salonta, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 51.2738°, 79.0517°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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 Salonta from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,158 km (6,312 miles) from Salonta to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,230 km (5,114 miles).

How long is the drive from Salonta to Shanghai?

About 124 h 48 min on the fastest route (10,158 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Salonta?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Salonta, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Salonta to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 47 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.