Distance from Amsterdam to Istanbul
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How far is Amsterdam from Istanbul?
Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,215 km in a straight line, that is 1,376 miles or 1,196 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Amsterdam to Istanbul is 2,667 km (1,657 miles), about 27 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Amsterdam, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 115°). The route crosses from Netherlands into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 47.3213°, 18.2079°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 16 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Utrecht 35 km
- Amsterdam – The Hague 52 km
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam 57 km
- Amsterdam – Eindhoven 111 km
- Amsterdam – Antwerpen 133 km
- Amsterdam – Krefeld 162 km
- Amsterdam – Duisburg 166 km
- Amsterdam – Gent 168 km
- Amsterdam – Oberhausen 168 km
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Istanbul?
By road it is 2,667 km (1,657 miles) from Amsterdam to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,215 km (1,376 miles).
How long is the drive from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
About 27 h 16 min on the fastest route (2,667 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Istanbul from Amsterdam?
Istanbul is to the south-east of Amsterdam, at an initial bearing of 115°.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 16 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.