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Distance from Debrecen to Istanbul

Straight line

930 km
578 mi · 502 NM

By road

1,415 km
879 mi

Travel time

15 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 40 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Debrecen from Istanbul?

Debrecen (Hungary) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 930 km in a straight line, that is 578 miles or 502 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Debrecen to Istanbul is 1,415 km (879 miles), about 15 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Debrecen, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from Hungary into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.3311°, 25.4906°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 40 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 Debrecen from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,415 km (879 miles) from Debrecen to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 930 km (578 miles).

How long is the drive from Debrecen to Istanbul?

About 15 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,415 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Debrecen?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Debrecen, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Debrecen to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 40 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.