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Distance from Bacău to Istanbul

Straight line

638 km
397 mi · 345 NM

By road

958 km
595 mi

Travel time

12 h 15 min
flight ≈ 1 h 18 min

Direction

SSE 164°
initial bearing

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How far is Bacău from Istanbul?

Bacău (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 638 km in a straight line, that is 397 miles or 345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bacău to Istanbul is 958 km (595 miles), about 12 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Bacău, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 164°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.7950°, 27.9791°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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 Bacău from Istanbul?

By road it is 958 km (595 miles) from Bacău to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 638 km (397 miles).

How long is the drive from Bacău to Istanbul?

About 12 h 15 min on the fastest route (958 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bacău?

Istanbul is to the south of Bacău, at an initial bearing of 164°.

How long is the flight from Bacău to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 18 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.