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Distance from Aachen to Istanbul

Straight line

2,067 km
1,284 mi · 1,116 NM

By road

2,484 km
1,544 mi

Travel time

25 h 8 min
flight ≈ 3 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 113°
initial bearing

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How far is Aachen from Istanbul?

Aachen (Germany) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,067 km in a straight line, that is 1,284 miles or 1,116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aachen to Istanbul is 2,484 km (1,544 miles), about 25 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Aachen, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 113°). The route crosses from Germany into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 46.4644°, 18.5374°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 5 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 Aachen from Istanbul?

By road it is 2,484 km (1,544 miles) from Aachen to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,067 km (1,284 miles).

How long is the drive from Aachen to Istanbul?

About 25 h 8 min on the fastest route (2,484 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Aachen?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Aachen, at an initial bearing of 113°.

How long is the flight from Aachen to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 5 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.