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Distance from Belgrade to Istanbul

Straight line

810 km
503 mi · 437 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 31 min

Direction

ESE 118°
initial bearing

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How far is Belgrade from Istanbul?

Belgrade (Serbia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 810 km in a straight line, that is 503 miles or 437 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Belgrade, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 118°). The route crosses from Serbia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.9872°, 24.8381°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 31 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 Belgrade from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Belgrade and Istanbul is 810 km (503 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Belgrade?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Belgrade, at an initial bearing of 118°.

How long is the flight from Belgrade to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 31 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.