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Distance from Foshan to Istanbul

Straight line

7,898 km
4,908 mi · 4,265 NM

By road

10,424 km
6,477 mi

Travel time

122 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Istanbul?

Foshan (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,898 km in a straight line, that is 4,908 miles or 4,265 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Foshan to Istanbul is 10,424 km (6,477 miles), about 122 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Foshan, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.0089°, 76.1494°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Foshan from Istanbul?

By road it is 10,424 km (6,477 miles) from Foshan to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 7,898 km (4,908 miles).

How long is the drive from Foshan to Istanbul?

About 122 h 46 min on the fastest route (10,424 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Foshan?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.