Shanghai to Istanbul Distance
7,987 km · 4,963 miles · 10 h 29 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Istanbul is 7,987 km (4,963 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 29 min. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 7,987
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,963
- 4,312 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Istanbul vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northwest (307°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | East-northeast (64°) |
| Halfway point | 46.48° N, 78.94° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Shanghai?
7,987 kilometres or 4,963 miles (4,312 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Istanbul?
About 10 h 29 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Shanghai?
Istanbul lies to the northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 307°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.