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Distance from Shanghai to Sântana

Straight line

8,264 km
5,135 mi · 4,462 NM

By road

10,221 km
6,351 mi

Travel time

125 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Sântana?

Shanghai (China) and Sântana (Romania) are very far apart: 8,264 km in a straight line, that is 5,135 miles or 4,462 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Sântana is 10,221 km (6,351 miles), about 125 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Sântana lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 51.1087°, 78.7213°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 Sântana?

By road it is 10,221 km (6,351 miles) from Shanghai to Sântana; in a straight line it is 8,264 km (5,135 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Sântana?

About 125 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,221 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sântana from Shanghai?

Sântana is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Sântana?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.