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Distance from Shanghai to Alba Iulia

Straight line

8,138 km
5,056 mi · 4,394 NM

By road

10,248 km
6,368 mi

Travel time

129 h 6 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Alba Iulia?

Shanghai (China) and Alba Iulia (Romania) are very far apart: 8,138 km in a straight line, that is 5,056 miles or 4,394 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Alba Iulia is 10,248 km (6,368 miles), about 129 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Alba Iulia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.3954°, 79.3385°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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 Shanghai from Alba Iulia?

By road it is 10,248 km (6,368 miles) from Shanghai to Alba Iulia; in a straight line it is 8,138 km (5,056 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Alba Iulia?

About 129 h 6 min on the fastest route (10,248 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Alba Iulia from Shanghai?

Alba Iulia is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Alba Iulia?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.