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Distance from Esenler to Shanghai

Straight line

8,008 km
4,976 mi · 4,324 NM

By road

10,352 km
6,432 mi

Travel time

120 h 24 min
flight ≈ 10 h 31 min

Direction

ENE 64°
initial bearing

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How far is Esenler from Shanghai?

Esenler (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,008 km in a straight line, that is 4,976 miles or 4,324 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Esenler to Shanghai is 10,352 km (6,432 miles), about 120 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Esenler, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 64°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 46.5144°, 78.9215°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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 Esenler from Shanghai?

By road it is 10,352 km (6,432 miles) from Esenler to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 8,008 km (4,976 miles).

How long is the drive from Esenler to Shanghai?

About 120 h 24 min on the fastest route (10,352 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Esenler?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Esenler, at an initial bearing of 64°.

How long is the flight from Esenler to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 31 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.