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Distance from Ceadîr-Lunga to Istanbul

Straight line

561 km
349 mi · 303 NM

By road

888 km
552 mi

Travel time

12 h 53 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

S 179°
initial bearing

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How far is Ceadîr-Lunga from Istanbul?

Ceadîr-Lunga (Moldova) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 561 km in a straight line, that is 349 miles or 303 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ceadîr-Lunga to Istanbul is 888 km (552 miles), about 12 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 58% longer than the straight line.

From Ceadîr-Lunga, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 179°). The route crosses from Moldova into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.5378°, 28.8927°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 Ceadîr-Lunga from Istanbul?

By road it is 888 km (552 miles) from Ceadîr-Lunga to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 561 km (349 miles).

How long is the drive from Ceadîr-Lunga to Istanbul?

About 12 h 53 min on the fastest route (888 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Ceadîr-Lunga?

Istanbul is to the south of Ceadîr-Lunga, at an initial bearing of 179°.

How long is the flight from Ceadîr-Lunga to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.