How far is Istanbul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4995 miles / 8039 kilometers / 4341 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST) is 6477 miles / 10423 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 42 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Istanbul. 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 Shanghai to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Istanbul 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 Shanghai to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (IST)
| Air China |
| Turkish Airlines |