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Distance from Shanghai to Ankara

Straight line

7,756 km
4,819 mi · 4,188 NM

By road

9,956 km
6,186 mi

Travel time

116 h 54 min
flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Ankara?

Shanghai (China) and Ankara (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,756 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, Shanghai to Ankara is 9,956 km (6,186 miles), about 116 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Ankara lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.9395°, 80.1944°.

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 Shanghai from Ankara?

By road it is 9,956 km (6,186 miles) from Shanghai to Ankara; in a straight line it is 7,756 km (4,819 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Ankara?

About 116 h 54 min on the fastest route (9,956 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ankara from Shanghai?

Ankara is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Ankara?

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.