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Distance from Făgăraș to Istanbul

Straight line

626 km
389 mi · 338 NM

By road

894 km
555 mi

Travel time

12 h 47 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Făgăraș from Istanbul?

Făgăraș (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 626 km in a straight line, that is 389 miles or 338 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Făgăraș to Istanbul is 894 km (555 miles), about 12 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Făgăraș, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4492°, 27.0378°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Făgăraș from Istanbul?

By road it is 894 km (555 miles) from Făgăraș to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 626 km (389 miles).

How long is the drive from Făgăraș to Istanbul?

About 12 h 47 min on the fastest route (894 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Făgăraș?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Făgăraș, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Făgăraș to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.