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Distance from Shanghai to Buzău

Straight line

7,957 km
4,945 mi · 4,297 NM

By road

9,911 km
6,159 mi

Travel time

123 h 12 min
flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Buzău?

Shanghai (China) and Buzău (Romania) are very far apart: 7,957 km in a straight line, that is 4,945 miles or 4,297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Buzău is 9,911 km (6,159 miles), about 123 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Buzău lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.0852°, 80.0919°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Buzău?

By road it is 9,911 km (6,159 miles) from Shanghai to Buzău; in a straight line it is 7,957 km (4,945 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Buzău?

About 123 h 12 min on the fastest route (9,911 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buzău from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Buzău?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.