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Distance from İzmir to Shanghai

Straight line

8,273 km
5,140 mi · 4,467 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is İzmir from Shanghai?

İzmir (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 8,273 km in a straight line, that is 5,140 miles or 4,467 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From İzmir, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 45.6145°, 76.9962°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 İzmir from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between İzmir and Shanghai is 8,273 km (5,140 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from İzmir?

Shanghai is to the north-east of İzmir, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from İzmir to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.