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Distance from Cherkasy to Istanbul

Straight line

966 km
600 mi · 522 NM

By road

1,462 km
908 mi

Travel time

20 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Cherkasy from Istanbul?

Cherkasy (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 966 km in a straight line, that is 600 miles or 522 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cherkasy to Istanbul is 1,462 km (908 miles), about 20 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Cherkasy, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 45.2317°, 30.3905°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Cherkasy from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,462 km (908 miles) from Cherkasy to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 966 km (600 miles).

How long is the drive from Cherkasy to Istanbul?

About 20 h 54 min on the fastest route (1,462 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Cherkasy?

Istanbul is to the south of Cherkasy, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Cherkasy to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.