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Distance from Sântana to Shanghai

Straight line

8,264 km
5,135 mi · 4,462 NM

By road

10,219 km
6,350 mi

Travel time

125 h 47 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Sântana from Shanghai?

Sântana (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,264 km in a straight line, that is 5,135 miles or 4,462 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sântana to Shanghai is 10,219 km (6,350 miles), about 125 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Sântana, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 51.1087°, 78.7213°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Sântana from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,219 km (6,350 miles) from Sântana to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,264 km (5,135 miles).

How long is the drive from Sântana to Shanghai?

About 125 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,219 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sântana?

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

How long is the flight from Sântana to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.