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Distance from Cernavodă to Istanbul

Straight line

377 km
234 mi · 204 NM

By road

639 km
397 mi

Travel time

8 h 54 min
flight ≈ 58 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Cernavodă from Istanbul?

Cernavodă (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 377 km in a straight line, that is 234 miles or 204 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cernavodă to Istanbul is 639 km (397 miles), about 8 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 70% longer than the straight line.

From Cernavodă, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.6776°, 28.5035°.

A direct flight would take about 58 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 Cernavodă from Istanbul?

By road it is 639 km (397 miles) from Cernavodă to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 377 km (234 miles).

How long is the drive from Cernavodă to Istanbul?

About 8 h 54 min on the fastest route (639 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Cernavodă?

Istanbul is to the south of Cernavodă, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Cernavodă to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 58 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.