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Distance from Shanghai to Mersin

Straight line

7,755 km
4,819 mi · 4,188 NM

By road

9,795 km
6,086 mi

Travel time

113 h 51 min
flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

WNW 301°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Mersin?

Shanghai (China) and Mersin (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,755 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 Mersin is 9,795 km (6,086 miles), about 113 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Mersin lies to the north-west (initial bearing 301°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.8808°, 79.8338°.

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 Mersin?

By road it is 9,795 km (6,086 miles) from Shanghai to Mersin; in a straight line it is 7,755 km (4,819 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Mersin?

About 113 h 51 min on the fastest route (9,795 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mersin from Shanghai?

Mersin is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 301°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Mersin?

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.