How far is Istanbul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4980 miles / 8014 kilometers / 4327 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Istanbul (SAW) is 6441 miles / 10366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 10 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4979.549 miles
- 8013.807 kilometers
- 4327.109 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 4968.805 miles
- 7996.517 kilometers
- 4317.774 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
The time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul is 5 hours. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Istanbul generates about 581 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 581 kilograms equals 1 281 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |