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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Shanghai

Straight line

7,400 km
4,598 mi · 3,996 NM

By road

9,363 km
5,818 mi

Travel time

109 h 38 min
flight ≈ 9 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Şanlıurfa from Shanghai?

Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,400 km in a straight line, that is 4,598 miles or 3,996 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Şanlıurfa to Shanghai is 9,363 km (5,818 miles), about 109 h 38 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Şanlıurfa, Shanghai lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 42.1273°, 81.9033°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 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 Şanlıurfa from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,363 km (5,818 miles) from Şanlıurfa to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,400 km (4,598 miles).

How long is the drive from Şanlıurfa to Shanghai?

About 109 h 38 min on the fastest route (9,363 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Şanlıurfa?

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

How long is the flight from Şanlıurfa to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 45 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.