Distance from Shanghai to Plovdiv
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How far is Shanghai from Plovdiv?
Shanghai (China) and Plovdiv (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 8,259 km in a straight line, that is 5,132 miles or 4,459 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Plovdiv lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 48.1765°, 77.6856°.
A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Other distances from Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Sofia 132 km
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Plovdiv?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Plovdiv is 8,259 km (5,132 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Plovdiv from Shanghai?
Plovdiv is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 310°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Plovdiv?
A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.