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Distance from Brăila to Istanbul

Straight line

480 km
298 mi · 259 NM

By road

746 km
463 mi

Travel time

10 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Brăila from Istanbul?

Brăila (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 480 km in a straight line, that is 298 miles or 259 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brăila to Istanbul is 746 km (463 miles), about 10 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Brăila, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.1437°, 28.4790°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Brăila from Istanbul?

By road it is 746 km (463 miles) from Brăila to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 480 km (298 miles).

How long is the drive from Brăila to Istanbul?

About 10 h 39 min on the fastest route (746 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Brăila?

Istanbul is to the south of Brăila, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Brăila to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.