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Distance from Shanghai to Cluj-Napoca

Straight line

8,100 km
5,033 mi · 4,374 NM

By road

10,280 km
6,388 mi

Travel time

127 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Cluj-Napoca?

Shanghai (China) and Cluj-Napoca (Romania) are very far apart: 8,100 km in a straight line, that is 5,033 miles or 4,374 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Cluj-Napoca is 10,280 km (6,388 miles), about 127 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Cluj-Napoca lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.7176°, 79.7558°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Cluj-Napoca?

By road it is 10,280 km (6,388 miles) from Shanghai to Cluj-Napoca; in a straight line it is 8,100 km (5,033 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Cluj-Napoca?

About 127 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,280 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cluj-Napoca from Shanghai?

Cluj-Napoca is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Cluj-Napoca?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.