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Distance from Daejeon to Istanbul

Straight line

8,087 km
5,025 mi · 4,367 NM

By road

10,580 km
6,574 mi

Travel time

135 h 5 min
flight ≈ 10 h 37 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Daejeon from Istanbul?

Daejeon (South Korea) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,087 km in a straight line, that is 5,025 miles or 4,367 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Daejeon to Istanbul is 10,580 km (6,574 miles), about 135 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Daejeon, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from South Korea into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 50.7706°, 80.3321°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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 Daejeon from Istanbul?

By road it is 10,580 km (6,574 miles) from Daejeon to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 8,087 km (5,025 miles).

How long is the drive from Daejeon to Istanbul?

About 135 h 5 min on the fastest route (10,580 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Daejeon?

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

How long is the flight from Daejeon to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 37 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.