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Distance from Bucov to Istanbul

Straight line

497 km
309 mi · 269 NM

By road

736 km
457 mi

Travel time

10 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SSE 151°
initial bearing

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How far is Bucov from Istanbul?

Bucov (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 497 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bucov to Istanbul is 736 km (457 miles), about 10 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 48% longer than the straight line.

From Bucov, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 151°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.9992°, 27.5626°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 Bucov from Istanbul?

By road it is 736 km (457 miles) from Bucov to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 497 km (309 miles).

How long is the drive from Bucov to Istanbul?

About 10 h 8 min on the fastest route (736 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Bucov?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Bucov, at an initial bearing of 151°.

How long is the flight from Bucov to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.