Distance from Ankara to Istanbul
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How far is Ankara from Istanbul?
Ankara (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 353 km in a straight line, that is 219 miles or 190 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Ankara, Istanbul lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.4833°, 30.9179°.
A direct flight would take about 56 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 Ankara
- Ankara – Çankaya 1 km
- Ankara – Kırıkkale 56 km
- Ankara – Eskişehir 200 km
- Ankara – Adapazarı 229 km
- Ankara – Konya 230 km
- Ankara – Kayseri 262 km
- Ankara – Gebze 306 km
- Ankara – Bursa 324 km
- Ankara – Sultanbeyli 325 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 Ankara from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 353 km (219 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Ankara?
Istanbul is to the west of Ankara, at an initial bearing of 291°.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 56 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.