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Distance from Daegu to Istanbul

Straight line

8,205 km
5,098 mi · 4,430 NM

By road

10,705 km
6,652 mi

Travel time

136 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Daegu from Istanbul?

Daegu (South Korea) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,098 miles or 4,430 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daegu to Istanbul is 10,705 km (6,652 miles), about 136 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Daegu, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from South Korea into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 50.8712°, 81.1881°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Daegu from Istanbul?

By road it is 10,705 km (6,652 miles) from Daegu to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 8,205 km (5,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Daegu to Istanbul?

About 136 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,705 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Daegu?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Daegu, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Daegu to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.