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Distance from Bălţi to Istanbul

Straight line

754 km
469 mi · 407 NM

By road

1,165 km
724 mi

Travel time

15 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 27 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Bălţi from Istanbul?

Bălţi (Moldova) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 754 km in a straight line, that is 469 miles or 407 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bălţi to Istanbul is 1,165 km (724 miles), about 15 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Bălţi, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). The route crosses from Moldova into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.3896°, 28.4689°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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 Bălţi from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,165 km (724 miles) from Bălţi to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 754 km (469 miles).

How long is the drive from Bălţi to Istanbul?

About 15 h 42 min on the fastest route (1,165 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bălţi?

Istanbul is to the south of Bălţi, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Bălţi to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 27 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.