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Distance from Shanghai to Roman

Straight line

7,866 km
4,887 mi · 4,247 NM

By road

9,884 km
6,142 mi

Travel time

122 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 20 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Roman?

Shanghai (China) and Roman (Romania) are very far apart: 7,866 km in a straight line, that is 4,887 miles or 4,247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Roman is 9,884 km (6,142 miles), about 122 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Roman lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 49.9036°, 81.0998°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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 Roman?

By road it is 9,884 km (6,142 miles) from Shanghai to Roman; in a straight line it is 7,866 km (4,887 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Roman?

About 122 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,884 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Roman from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Roman?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 20 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.