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Distance from Chongqing to Istanbul

Straight line

6,943 km
4,314 mi · 3,749 NM

By road

9,177 km
5,702 mi

Travel time

108 h 47 min
flight ≈ 9 h 11 min

Direction

WNW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Chongqing from Istanbul?

Chongqing (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,943 km in a straight line, that is 4,314 miles or 3,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chongqing to Istanbul is 9,177 km (5,702 miles), about 108 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Chongqing, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.1975°, 71.0168°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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 Chongqing from Istanbul?

By road it is 9,177 km (5,702 miles) from Chongqing to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 6,943 km (4,314 miles).

How long is the drive from Chongqing to Istanbul?

About 108 h 47 min on the fastest route (9,177 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Chongqing?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Chongqing, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Chongqing to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 11 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.