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Distance from Shanghai to Brad

Straight line

8,189 km
5,088 mi · 4,422 NM

By road

10,278 km
6,387 mi

Travel time

127 h 4 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Brad?

Shanghai (China) and Brad (Romania) are very far apart: 8,189 km in a straight line, that is 5,088 miles or 4,422 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Brad is 10,278 km (6,387 miles), about 127 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Brad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.6478°, 79.0738°.

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 Brad?

By road it is 10,278 km (6,387 miles) from Shanghai to Brad; in a straight line it is 8,189 km (5,088 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Brad?

About 127 h 4 min on the fastest route (10,278 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brad from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brad?

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.