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Distance from Brisbane to Istanbul

Straight line

14,751 km
9,166 mi · 7,965 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Brisbane from Istanbul?

Brisbane (Australia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 14,751 km in a straight line, that is 9,166 miles or 7,965 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Brisbane and Istanbul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Brisbane, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Australia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 14.0585°, 99.6474°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brisbane from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Brisbane and Istanbul is 14,751 km (9,166 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Istanbul from Brisbane?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Brisbane, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 56 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.