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Distance from Sovata to Shanghai

Straight line

8,010 km
4,977 mi · 4,325 NM

By road

10,063 km
6,253 mi

Travel time

126 h 33 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Shanghai?

Sovata (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,010 km in a straight line, that is 4,977 miles or 4,325 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Shanghai is 10,063 km (6,253 miles), about 126 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.2353°, 80.2011°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Sovata from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,063 km (6,253 miles) from Sovata to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,010 km (4,977 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Shanghai?

About 126 h 33 min on the fastest route (10,063 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Sovata?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Sovata to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.