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Distance from Aleșd to Istanbul

Straight line

852 km
529 mi · 460 NM

By road

1,394 km
866 mi

Travel time

15 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Aleșd from Istanbul?

Aleșd (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 852 km in a straight line, that is 529 miles or 460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Aleșd to Istanbul is 1,394 km (866 miles), about 15 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 64% longer than the straight line.

From Aleșd, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.0867°, 25.8504°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Aleșd from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,394 km (866 miles) from Aleșd to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 852 km (529 miles).

How long is the drive from Aleșd to Istanbul?

About 15 h 39 min on the fastest route (1,394 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Aleșd?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Aleșd, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Aleșd to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.