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Distance from Shanghai to Balș

Straight line

8,191 km
5,089 mi · 4,423 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Balș?

Shanghai (China) and Balș (Romania) are very far apart: 8,191 km in a straight line, that is 5,089 miles or 4,423 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Balș lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.4357°, 78.5730°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Balș?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Balș is 8,191 km (5,089 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Balș from Shanghai?

Balș is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Balș?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.