Distance from Birmingham to Istanbul
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How far is Birmingham from Istanbul?
Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 2,651 km in a straight line, that is 1,647 miles or 1,432 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Birmingham, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 106°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 47.7828°, 15.2117°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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 Birmingham
- Birmingham – Wolverhampton 19 km
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 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 Birmingham from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Istanbul is 2,651 km (1,647 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Birmingham?
Istanbul is to the east of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 106°.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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.