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Distance from Shanghai to Jilava

Straight line

8,051 km
5,003 mi · 4,347 NM

By road

10,035 km
6,235 mi

Travel time

124 h 24 min
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Jilava?

Shanghai (China) and Jilava (Romania) are very far apart: 8,051 km in a straight line, that is 5,003 miles or 4,347 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Jilava is 10,035 km (6,235 miles), about 124 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Jilava lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.8903°, 79.3567°.

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 Jilava?

By road it is 10,035 km (6,235 miles) from Shanghai to Jilava; in a straight line it is 8,051 km (5,003 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Jilava?

About 124 h 24 min on the fastest route (10,035 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jilava from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Jilava?

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.