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Distance from Dej to Istanbul

Straight line

794 km
493 mi · 429 NM

By road

1,123 km
698 mi

Travel time

15 h 37 min
flight ≈ 1 h 30 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Dej from Istanbul?

Dej (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 794 km in a straight line, that is 493 miles or 429 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dej to Istanbul is 1,123 km (698 miles), about 15 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Dej, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.1100°, 26.5402°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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 Dej from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,123 km (698 miles) from Dej to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 794 km (493 miles).

How long is the drive from Dej to Istanbul?

About 15 h 37 min on the fastest route (1,123 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Dej?

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

How long is the flight from Dej to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 30 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.