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Distance from Algiers to Istanbul

Straight line

2,285 km
1,420 mi · 1,234 NM

By road

3,546 km
2,204 mi

Travel time

38 h 50 min
flight ≈ 3 h 21 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Algiers from Istanbul?

Algiers (Algeria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,285 km in a straight line, that is 1,420 miles or 1,234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Algiers to Istanbul is 3,546 km (2,204 miles), about 38 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 55% longer than the straight line.

From Algiers, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from Algeria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.5934°, 15.6221°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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 Algiers from Istanbul?

By road it is 3,546 km (2,204 miles) from Algiers to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,285 km (1,420 miles).

How long is the drive from Algiers to Istanbul?

About 38 h 50 min on the fastest route (3,546 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Algiers?

Istanbul is to the east of Algiers, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Algiers to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 21 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.