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Distance from Chitila to Istanbul

Straight line

458 km
284 mi · 247 NM

By road

650 km
404 mi

Travel time

9 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Chitila from Istanbul?

Chitila (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 458 km in a straight line, that is 284 miles or 247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chitila to Istanbul is 650 km (404 miles), about 9 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Chitila, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.7705°, 27.5078°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Chitila from Istanbul?

By road it is 650 km (404 miles) from Chitila to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 458 km (284 miles).

How long is the drive from Chitila to Istanbul?

About 9 h 18 min on the fastest route (650 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Chitila?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Chitila, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Chitila to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.