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Distance from Shanghai to Zalău

Straight line

8,115 km
5,043 mi · 4,382 NM

By road

10,122 km
6,289 mi

Travel time

125 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Zalău?

Shanghai (China) and Zalău (Romania) are very far apart: 8,115 km in a straight line, that is 5,043 miles or 4,382 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Zalău is 10,122 km (6,289 miles), about 125 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Zalău lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from China into Romania. The halfway point is at 51.0685°, 79.8117°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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 Zalău?

By road it is 10,122 km (6,289 miles) from Shanghai to Zalău; in a straight line it is 8,115 km (5,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Zalău?

About 125 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,122 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zalău from Shanghai?

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

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Zalău?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.