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Distance from Șimleu Silvaniei to Shanghai

Straight line

8,130 km
5,052 mi · 4,390 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Șimleu Silvaniei from Shanghai?

Șimleu Silvaniei (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,130 km in a straight line, that is 5,052 miles or 4,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Șimleu Silvaniei, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 51.1525°, 79.7400°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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 Șimleu Silvaniei from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Șimleu Silvaniei and Shanghai is 8,130 km (5,052 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Șimleu Silvaniei?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Șimleu Silvaniei, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Șimleu Silvaniei to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.