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Distance from Călan to Istanbul

Straight line

713 km
443 mi · 385 NM

By road

1,016 km
631 mi

Travel time

14 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Călan from Istanbul?

Călan (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 713 km in a straight line, that is 443 miles or 385 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Călan to Istanbul is 1,016 km (631 miles), about 14 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Călan, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4123°, 26.0827°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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 Călan from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,016 km (631 miles) from Călan to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 713 km (443 miles).

How long is the drive from Călan to Istanbul?

About 14 h 1 min on the fastest route (1,016 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Călan?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Călan, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Călan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 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.