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Distance from Târgu-Mureș to Shanghai

Straight line

8,047 km
5,000 mi · 4,345 NM

By road

10,113 km
6,284 mi

Travel time

127 h 39 min
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Târgu-Mureș from Shanghai?

Târgu-Mureș (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,047 km in a straight line, that is 5,000 miles or 4,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Târgu-Mureș to Shanghai is 10,113 km (6,284 miles), about 127 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Târgu-Mureș, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 50.3530°, 79.9846°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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 Târgu-Mureș from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,113 km (6,284 miles) from Târgu-Mureș to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,047 km (5,000 miles).

How long is the drive from Târgu-Mureș to Shanghai?

About 127 h 39 min on the fastest route (10,113 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Târgu-Mureș?

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

How long is the flight from Târgu-Mureș to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.