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Distance from Bistrița to Istanbul

Straight line

767 km
477 mi · 414 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Bistrița from Istanbul?

Bistrița (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 767 km in a straight line, that is 477 miles or 414 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bistrița, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.0950°, 26.8401°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Bistrița from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Bistrița and Istanbul is 767 km (477 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bistrița?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Bistrița, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Bistrița to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.