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Distance from Shanghai to Mediaș

Straight line

8,080 km
5,021 mi · 4,363 NM

By road

10,159 km
6,313 mi

Travel time

128 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Mediaș?

Shanghai (China) and Mediaș (Romania) are very far apart: 8,080 km in a straight line, that is 5,021 miles or 4,363 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Mediaș is 10,159 km (6,313 miles), about 128 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Mediaș lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.2329°, 79.6887°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Mediaș?

By road it is 10,159 km (6,313 miles) from Shanghai to Mediaș; in a straight line it is 8,080 km (5,021 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Mediaș?

About 128 h 15 min on the fastest route (10,159 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mediaș from Shanghai?

Mediaș is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Mediaș?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.