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Distance from Shanghai to İzmir

Straight line

8,273 km
5,140 mi · 4,467 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 50 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from İzmir?

Shanghai (China) and İzmir (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,273 km in a straight line, that is 5,140 miles or 4,467 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Shanghai, İzmir lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 45.6145°, 76.9962°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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 İzmir?

The straight-line distance between Shanghai and İzmir is 8,273 km (5,140 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is İzmir from Shanghai?

İzmir is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to İzmir?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 50 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.