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Distance from Zalău to Shanghai

Straight line

8,115 km
5,043 mi · 4,382 NM

By road

10,195 km
6,335 mi

Travel time

125 h 53 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Zalău from Shanghai?

Zalău (Romania) and Shanghai (China) 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, Zalău to Shanghai is 10,195 km (6,335 miles), about 125 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Zalău, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Romania into China. 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 Zalău from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,195 km (6,335 miles) from Zalău to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,115 km (5,043 miles).

How long is the drive from Zalău to Shanghai?

About 125 h 53 min on the fastest route (10,195 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Zalău?

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

How long is the flight from Zalău to Shanghai?

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.