How far is Istanbul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4971 miles / 8000 kilometers / 4320 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Istanbul (IST) is 6445 miles / 10372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 9 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 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 Shanghai to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 54 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 Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Istanbul 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 Shanghai to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |