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Distance from Cahul to Istanbul

Straight line

547 km
340 mi · 295 NM

By road

854 km
531 mi

Travel time

12 h 20 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

S 173°
initial bearing

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How far is Cahul from Istanbul?

Cahul (Moldova) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 547 km in a straight line, that is 340 miles or 295 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cahul to Istanbul is 854 km (531 miles), about 12 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 56% longer than the straight line.

From Cahul, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 173°). The route crosses from Moldova into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4597°, 28.5897°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Cahul from Istanbul?

By road it is 854 km (531 miles) from Cahul to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 547 km (340 miles).

How long is the drive from Cahul to Istanbul?

About 12 h 20 min on the fastest route (854 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Cahul?

Istanbul is to the south of Cahul, at an initial bearing of 173°.

How long is the flight from Cahul to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.