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Distance from Mersin to Shanghai

Straight line

7,755 km
4,819 mi · 4,188 NM

By road

9,792 km
6,085 mi

Travel time

113 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Mersin from Shanghai?

Mersin (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,755 km in a straight line, that is 4,819 miles or 4,188 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mersin to Shanghai is 9,792 km (6,085 miles), about 113 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Mersin, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 42.8808°, 79.8338°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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 Mersin from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,792 km (6,085 miles) from Mersin to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,755 km (4,819 miles).

How long is the drive from Mersin to Shanghai?

About 113 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,792 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Mersin?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Mersin, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Mersin to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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.