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Distance from Shanghai to Buftea

Straight line

8,049 km
5,001 mi · 4,346 NM

By road

10,030 km
6,232 mi

Travel time

124 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Buftea?

Shanghai (China) and Buftea (Romania) are very far apart: 8,049 km in a straight line, that is 5,001 miles or 4,346 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Buftea is 10,030 km (6,232 miles), about 124 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Buftea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.0355°, 79.4257°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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 Buftea?

By road it is 10,030 km (6,232 miles) from Shanghai to Buftea; in a straight line it is 8,049 km (5,001 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Buftea?

About 124 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,030 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buftea from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Buftea?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.