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Distance from Brooklyn to Istanbul

Straight line

8,089 km
5,026 mi · 4,367 NM

By road

4,127 km
2,565 mi

Travel time

42 h 42 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Brooklyn from Istanbul?

Brooklyn (United States) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,089 km in a straight line, that is 5,026 miles or 4,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Brooklyn to Istanbul is 4,127 km (2,565 miles), about 42 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Brooklyn, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from United States into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 54.2017°, -22.6972°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Brooklyn from Istanbul?

By road it is 4,127 km (2,565 miles) from Brooklyn to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 8,089 km (5,026 miles).

How long is the drive from Brooklyn to Istanbul?

About 42 h 42 min on the fastest route (4,127 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Brooklyn?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Brooklyn, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Brooklyn to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.