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Distance from Shanghai to Varna

Straight line

7,974 km
4,955 mi · 4,305 NM

By road

10,064 km
6,254 mi

Travel time

125 h 25 min
flight ≈ 10 h 28 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Varna?

Shanghai (China) and Varna (Bulgaria) are very far apart: 7,974 km in a straight line, that is 4,955 miles or 4,305 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Varna is 10,064 km (6,254 miles), about 125 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Varna lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from China into Bulgaria. The halfway point is at 47.8563°, 79.5395°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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 Varna?

By road it is 10,064 km (6,254 miles) from Shanghai to Varna; in a straight line it is 7,974 km (4,955 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Varna?

About 125 h 25 min on the fastest route (10,064 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Varna from Shanghai?

Varna is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Varna?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 28 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.