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Distance from Shanghai to Tulcea

Straight line

7,816 km
4,857 mi · 4,220 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Tulcea?

Shanghai (China) and Tulcea (Romania) are very far apart: 7,816 km in a straight line, that is 4,857 miles or 4,220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, Tulcea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 48.5887°, 80.8924°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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 Tulcea?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Tulcea is 7,816 km (4,857 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tulcea from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Tulcea?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.