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Distance from Bordeaux to Istanbul

Straight line

2,434 km
1,512 mi · 1,314 NM

By road

2,951 km
1,834 mi

Travel time

30 h 43 min
flight ≈ 3 h 33 min

Direction

E 90°
initial bearing

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How far is Bordeaux from Istanbul?

Bordeaux (France) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,434 km in a straight line, that is 1,512 miles or 1,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bordeaux to Istanbul is 2,951 km (1,834 miles), about 30 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Bordeaux, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 90°). The route crosses from France into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.8866°, 14.6538°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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 Bordeaux from Istanbul?

By road it is 2,951 km (1,834 miles) from Bordeaux to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,434 km (1,512 miles).

How long is the drive from Bordeaux to Istanbul?

About 30 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,951 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bordeaux?

Istanbul is to the east of Bordeaux, at an initial bearing of 90°.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 33 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.