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Distance from Zărnești to Shanghai

Straight line

8,044 km
4,998 mi · 4,343 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Zărnești from Shanghai?

Zărnești (Romania) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,044 km in a straight line, that is 4,998 miles or 4,343 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Zărnești, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Romania into China. The halfway point is at 49.6849°, 79.7198°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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 Zărnești from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Zărnești and Shanghai is 8,044 km (4,998 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Zărnești?

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

How long is the flight from Zărnești to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 33 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.