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Distance from Tulcea to Shanghai

Straight line

7,816 km
4,857 mi · 4,220 NM

By road

9,803 km
6,091 mi

Travel time

121 h 27 min
flight ≈ 10 h 16 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Tulcea from Shanghai?

Tulcea (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,816 km in a straight line, that is 4,857 miles or 4,220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tulcea to Shanghai is 9,803 km (6,091 miles), about 121 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Tulcea, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 48.5887°, 80.8924°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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 Tulcea from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,803 km (6,091 miles) from Tulcea to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,816 km (4,857 miles).

How long is the drive from Tulcea to Shanghai?

About 121 h 27 min on the fastest route (9,803 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Tulcea?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Tulcea, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Tulcea to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 16 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.