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Distance from Samsun to Shanghai

Straight line

7,425 km
4,614 mi · 4,009 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 47 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Samsun from Shanghai?

Samsun (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,425 km in a straight line, that is 4,614 miles or 4,009 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Samsun, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 44.8211°, 82.2879°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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 Samsun from Shanghai?

The straight-line distance between Samsun and Shanghai is 7,425 km (4,614 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Shanghai from Samsun?

Shanghai is to the east of Samsun, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Samsun to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 47 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.