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Distance from Elazığ to Istanbul

Straight line

916 km
569 mi · 495 NM

By road

1,205 km
749 mi

Travel time

13 h 2 min
flight ≈ 1 h 39 min

Direction

WNW 290°
initial bearing

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How far is Elazığ from Istanbul?

Elazığ (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 916 km in a straight line, that is 569 miles or 495 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Elazığ to Istanbul is 1,205 km (749 miles), about 13 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Elazığ, Istanbul lies to the west (initial bearing 290°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.9575°, 34.1742°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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 Elazığ from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,205 km (749 miles) from Elazığ to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 916 km (569 miles).

How long is the drive from Elazığ to Istanbul?

About 13 h 2 min on the fastest route (1,205 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Elazığ?

Istanbul is to the west of Elazığ, at an initial bearing of 290°.

How long is the flight from Elazığ to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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.