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Distance from Baotou to Istanbul

Straight line

6,571 km
4,083 mi · 3,548 NM

By road

8,591 km
5,338 mi

Travel time

101 h 22 min
flight ≈ 8 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Baotou from Istanbul?

Baotou (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,571 km in a straight line, that is 4,083 miles or 3,548 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baotou to Istanbul is 8,591 km (5,338 miles), about 101 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Baotou, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 48.6346°, 69.6420°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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 Baotou from Istanbul?

By road it is 8,591 km (5,338 miles) from Baotou to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 6,571 km (4,083 miles).

How long is the drive from Baotou to Istanbul?

About 101 h 22 min on the fastest route (8,591 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Baotou?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Baotou, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Baotou to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 43 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.