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Distance from Shanghai to Motru

Straight line

8,246 km
5,124 mi · 4,452 NM

By road

10,369 km
6,443 mi

Travel time

128 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 48 min

Direction

NW 313°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Motru?

Shanghai (China) and Motru (Romania) are very far apart: 8,246 km in a straight line, that is 5,124 miles or 4,452 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Motru is 10,369 km (6,443 miles), about 128 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Motru lies to the north-west (initial bearing 313°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.9669°, 78.3786°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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 Motru?

By road it is 10,369 km (6,443 miles) from Shanghai to Motru; in a straight line it is 8,246 km (5,124 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Motru?

About 128 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,369 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Motru from Shanghai?

Motru is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 313°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Motru?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 48 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.