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Distance from Shanghai to Brăila

Straight line

7,871 km
4,891 mi · 4,250 NM

By road

9,807 km
6,094 mi

Travel time

121 h 28 min
flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Brăila?

Shanghai (China) and Brăila (Romania) are very far apart: 7,871 km in a straight line, that is 4,891 miles or 4,250 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Brăila is 9,807 km (6,094 miles), about 121 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Brăila lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.8466°, 80.6095°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Brăila?

By road it is 9,807 km (6,094 miles) from Shanghai to Brăila; in a straight line it is 7,871 km (4,891 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Brăila?

About 121 h 28 min on the fastest route (9,807 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brăila from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Brăila?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.