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Distance from Aleppo to Istanbul

Straight line

892 km
554 mi · 482 NM

By road

1,192 km
741 mi

Travel time

12 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleppo from Istanbul?

Aleppo (Syria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 892 km in a straight line, that is 554 miles or 482 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleppo to Istanbul is 1,192 km (741 miles), about 12 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Aleppo, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Syria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.6793°, 33.1934°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Aleppo from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,192 km (741 miles) from Aleppo to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 892 km (554 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleppo to Istanbul?

About 12 h 17 min on the fastest route (1,192 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Aleppo?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Aleppo, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Aleppo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.