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Distance from Shanghai to Şanlıurfa

Straight line

7,400 km
4,598 mi · 3,996 NM

By road

9,338 km
5,803 mi

Travel time

109 h 42 min
flight ≈ 9 h 45 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Shanghai from Şanlıurfa?

Shanghai (China) and Şanlıurfa (Türkiye) 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, Shanghai to Şanlıurfa is 9,338 km (5,803 miles), about 109 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Shanghai, Şanlıurfa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. 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 Shanghai from Şanlıurfa?

By road it is 9,338 km (5,803 miles) from Shanghai to Şanlıurfa; in a straight line it is 7,400 km (4,598 miles).

How long is the drive from Shanghai to Şanlıurfa?

About 109 h 42 min on the fastest route (9,338 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Şanlıurfa from Shanghai?

Şanlıurfa is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Şanlıurfa?

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.