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Distance from Shanghai to Balıkesir

Straight line

8,152 km
5,066 mi · 4,402 NM

By road

10,472 km
6,507 mi

Travel time

121 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Balıkesir?

Shanghai (China) and Balıkesir (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,152 km in a straight line, that is 5,066 miles or 4,402 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shanghai to Balıkesir is 10,472 km (6,507 miles), about 121 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Balıkesir lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 46.0582°, 77.8659°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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 Balıkesir?

By road it is 10,472 km (6,507 miles) from Shanghai to Balıkesir; in a straight line it is 8,152 km (5,066 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Balıkesir?

About 121 h 51 min on the fastest route (10,472 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Balıkesir from Shanghai?

Balıkesir is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Balıkesir?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 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.