How far is Istanbul from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 4976 miles / 8008 kilometers / 4324 nautical miles.

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)

• 4976.105 miles
• 8008.265 kilometers
• 4324.117 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

• 4965.353 miles
• 7990.960 kilometers
• 4314.773 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 9 hours and 55 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Istanbul generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E

Destination	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E