Distance from Berlin to Istanbul
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How far is Berlin from Istanbul?
Berlin (Germany) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,738 km in a straight line, that is 1,080 miles or 938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Berlin, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Germany into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 47.0297°, 22.0182°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Berlin
- Berlin – Szczecin 126 km
- Berlin – Magdeburg 129 km
- Berlin – Leipzig 150 km
- Berlin – Halle (Saale) 152 km
- Berlin – Dresden 165 km
- Berlin – Chemnitz 191 km
- Berlin – Braunschweig 198 km
- Berlin – Lübeck 235 km
- Berlin – Erfurt 237 km
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Berlin and Istanbul is 1,738 km (1,080 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Berlin?
Istanbul is to the south-east of Berlin, at an initial bearing of 131°.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 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.