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Distance from Abidjan to Istanbul

Straight line

5,133 km
3,190 mi · 2,772 NM

By road

4,038 km
2,509 mi

Travel time

42 h 30 min
flight ≈ 6 h 55 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Abidjan from Istanbul?

Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 5,133 km in a straight line, that is 3,190 miles or 2,772 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Abidjan to Istanbul is 4,038 km (2,509 miles), about 42 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Abidjan, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from Côte d’Ivoire into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 24.0484°, 10.1411°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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 Abidjan from Istanbul?

By road it is 4,038 km (2,509 miles) from Abidjan to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 5,133 km (3,190 miles).

How long is the drive from Abidjan to Istanbul?

About 42 h 30 min on the fastest route (4,038 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Abidjan?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Abidjan, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 55 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.