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Distance from Shanghai to Otopeni

Straight line

8,041 km
4,997 mi · 4,342 NM

By road

10,022 km
6,227 mi

Travel time

124 h 21 min
flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Otopeni?

Shanghai (China) and Otopeni (Romania) are very far apart: 8,041 km in a straight line, that is 4,997 miles or 4,342 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Otopeni is 10,022 km (6,227 miles), about 124 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Otopeni lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.9985°, 79.4668°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Otopeni?

By road it is 10,022 km (6,227 miles) from Shanghai to Otopeni; in a straight line it is 8,041 km (4,997 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Otopeni?

About 124 h 21 min on the fastest route (10,022 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Otopeni from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Otopeni?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.