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Distance from Bender to Istanbul

Straight line

648 km
403 mi · 350 NM

By road

1,015 km
631 mi

Travel time

14 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

S 184°
initial bearing

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How far is Bender from Istanbul?

Bender (Moldova) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 648 km in a straight line, that is 403 miles or 350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bender to Istanbul is 1,015 km (631 miles), about 14 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Bender, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 184°). The route crosses from Moldova into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.9230°, 29.2008°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Bender from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,015 km (631 miles) from Bender to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 648 km (403 miles).

How long is the drive from Bender to Istanbul?

About 14 h 41 min on the fastest route (1,015 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bender?

Istanbul is to the south of Bender, at an initial bearing of 184°.

How long is the flight from Bender to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.