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Distance from Kunshan to Istanbul

Straight line

7,955 km
4,943 mi · 4,296 NM

By road

10,257 km
6,373 mi

Travel time

119 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Kunshan from Istanbul?

Kunshan (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,955 km in a straight line, that is 4,943 miles or 4,296 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kunshan to Istanbul is 10,257 km (6,373 miles), about 119 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Kunshan, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 46.4335°, 78.6070°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Kunshan from Istanbul?

By road it is 10,257 km (6,373 miles) from Kunshan to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 7,955 km (4,943 miles).

How long is the drive from Kunshan to Istanbul?

About 119 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,257 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kunshan?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Kunshan, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Kunshan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.