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Distance from Shanghai to Petroșani

Straight line

8,186 km
5,087 mi · 4,420 NM

By road

10,361 km
6,438 mi

Travel time

129 h 8 min
flight ≈ 10 h 44 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Petroșani?

Shanghai (China) and Petroșani (Romania) are very far apart: 8,186 km in a straight line, that is 5,087 miles or 4,420 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Petroșani is 10,361 km (6,438 miles), about 129 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Petroșani lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 50.1487°, 78.8808°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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 Petroșani?

By road it is 10,361 km (6,438 miles) from Shanghai to Petroșani; in a straight line it is 8,186 km (5,087 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Petroșani?

About 129 h 8 min on the fastest route (10,361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Petroșani from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Petroșani?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 44 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.