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Distance from Shanghai to Chisinau

Straight line

7,728 km
4,802 mi · 4,173 NM

By road

9,684 km
6,017 mi

Travel time

119 h 45 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Chisinau?

Shanghai (China) and Chisinau (Moldova) are very far apart: 7,728 km in a straight line, that is 4,802 miles or 4,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Chisinau is 9,684 km (6,017 miles), about 119 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Chisinau lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Moldova. The halfway point is at 49.4499°, 81.8841°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Chisinau?

By road it is 9,684 km (6,017 miles) from Shanghai to Chisinau; in a straight line it is 7,728 km (4,802 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Chisinau?

About 119 h 45 min on the fastest route (9,684 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chisinau from Shanghai?

Chisinau is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chisinau?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.