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Distance from Bratislava to Istanbul

Straight line

1,228 km
763 mi · 663 NM

By road

1,514 km
941 mi

Travel time

15 h 22 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

SE 126°
initial bearing

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How far is Bratislava from Istanbul?

Bratislava (Slovakia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,228 km in a straight line, that is 763 miles or 663 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bratislava to Istanbul is 1,514 km (941 miles), about 15 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Bratislava, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 126°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.7337°, 23.3933°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Bratislava from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,514 km (941 miles) from Bratislava to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 1,228 km (763 miles).

How long is the drive from Bratislava to Istanbul?

About 15 h 22 min on the fastest route (1,514 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bratislava?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Bratislava, at an initial bearing of 126°.

How long is the flight from Bratislava to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.