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Distance from Shanghai to Medgidia

Straight line

7,897 km
4,907 mi · 4,264 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Medgidia?

Shanghai (China) and Medgidia (Romania) are very far apart: 7,897 km in a straight line, that is 4,907 miles or 4,264 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Medgidia lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.2701°, 80.2067°.

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 Medgidia?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Medgidia is 7,897 km (4,907 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Medgidia from Shanghai?

Medgidia is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Medgidia?

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.