How far is Shanghai from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 4995 miles / 8039 kilometers / 4341 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG) is 6455 miles / 10389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 22 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4995.167 miles
- 8038.942 kilometers
- 4340.681 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4984.370 miles
- 8021.566 kilometers
- 4331.299 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 9 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai?
The time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Shanghai generates about 583 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 583 kilograms equals 1 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (PVG)
| Air China |
| Turkish Airlines |