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Distance from Balıkesir to Shanghai

Straight line

8,152 km
5,066 mi · 4,402 NM

By road

10,498 km
6,523 mi

Travel time

121 h 50 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

ENE 63°
initial bearing

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How far is Balıkesir from Shanghai?

Balıkesir (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,152 km in a straight line, that is 5,066 miles or 4,402 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Balıkesir to Shanghai is 10,498 km (6,523 miles), about 121 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Balıkesir, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 63°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 46.0582°, 77.8659°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Balıkesir from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,498 km (6,523 miles) from Balıkesir to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,152 km (5,066 miles).

How long is the drive from Balıkesir to Shanghai?

About 121 h 50 min on the fastest route (10,498 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Balıkesir?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Balıkesir, at an initial bearing of 63°.

How long is the flight from Balıkesir to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.