The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Istanbul, Turkey is 7,985 km (4,962 miles).Istanbul is NW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
7,985
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,962
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
307° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 30 min | 7,985 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Shanghai, China |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,985 km (4,962 miles) |
| Bearing | 307° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Istanbul is 7,985 km (4,962 miles). Istanbul is NW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Istanbul takes approximately 10 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Istanbul is NW (307 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Istanbul to Shanghai is the same: 7,985 km (4,962 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.