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Distance from Arad to Istanbul

Straight line

842 km
523 mi · 454 NM

By road

1,108 km
689 mi

Travel time

12 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Arad from Istanbul?

Arad (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 842 km in a straight line, that is 523 miles or 454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Arad to Istanbul is 1,108 km (689 miles), about 12 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Arad, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.6620°, 25.2975°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Arad from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,108 km (689 miles) from Arad to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 842 km (523 miles).

How long is the drive from Arad to Istanbul?

About 12 h 57 min on the fastest route (1,108 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Arad?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Arad, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Arad to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.