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Distance from Shanghai to Lipova

Straight line

8,265 km
5,136 mi · 4,463 NM

By road

10,265 km
6,379 mi

Travel time

126 h 43 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Lipova?

Shanghai (China) and Lipova (Romania) are very far apart: 8,265 km in a straight line, that is 5,136 miles or 4,463 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Lipova is 10,265 km (6,379 miles), about 126 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Lipova lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.9329°, 78.6383°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Lipova?

By road it is 10,265 km (6,379 miles) from Shanghai to Lipova; in a straight line it is 8,265 km (5,136 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Lipova?

About 126 h 43 min on the fastest route (10,265 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lipova from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Lipova?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.