How far is Shanghai from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 4971 miles / 8000 kilometers / 4320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (SHA) is 6424 miles / 10339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 48 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 4970.923 miles
- 7999.925 kilometers
- 4319.614 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- 4960.167 miles
- 7982.614 kilometers
- 4310.267 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 9 hours and 54 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Shanghai generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 279 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |