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Distance from Shanghai to Liești

Straight line

7,887 km
4,901 mi · 4,258 NM

By road

9,841 km
6,115 mi

Travel time

122 h 20 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Liești?

Shanghai (China) and Liești (Romania) are very far apart: 7,887 km in a straight line, that is 4,901 miles or 4,258 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Liești is 9,841 km (6,115 miles), about 122 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Liești lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.1311°, 80.6116°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Liești?

By road it is 9,841 km (6,115 miles) from Shanghai to Liești; in a straight line it is 7,887 km (4,901 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Liești?

About 122 h 20 min on the fastest route (9,841 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liești from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Liești?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.