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Distance from Tarsus to Shanghai

Straight line

7,730 km
4,803 mi · 4,174 NM

By road

9,767 km
6,069 mi

Travel time

113 h 34 min
flight ≈ 10 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 66°
initial bearing

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How far is Tarsus from Shanghai?

Tarsus (Türkiye) and Shanghai (China) are very far apart: 7,730 km in a straight line, that is 4,803 miles or 4,174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tarsus to Shanghai is 9,767 km (6,069 miles), about 113 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Tarsus, Shanghai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 66°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 42.8774°, 79.9901°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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 Tarsus from Shanghai?

By road it is 9,767 km (6,069 miles) from Tarsus to Shanghai; in a straight line it is 7,730 km (4,803 miles).

How long is the drive from Tarsus to Shanghai?

About 113 h 34 min on the fastest route (9,767 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shanghai from Tarsus?

Shanghai is to the north-east of Tarsus, at an initial bearing of 66°.

How long is the flight from Tarsus to Shanghai?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 10 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.