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Distance from Buzău to Istanbul

Straight line

491 km
305 mi · 265 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 7 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Buzău from Istanbul?

Buzău (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 491 km in a straight line, that is 305 miles or 265 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buzău, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.0868°, 27.9272°.

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 Buzău from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Buzău and Istanbul is 491 km (305 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Buzău?

Istanbul is to the south of Buzău, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Buzău 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.