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Distance from Granada to Istanbul

Straight line

2,831 km
1,759 mi · 1,529 NM

By road

3,760 km
2,336 mi

Travel time

39 h 11 min
flight ≈ 4 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Granada from Istanbul?

Granada (Spain) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 2,831 km in a straight line, that is 1,759 miles or 1,529 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Granada to Istanbul is 3,760 km (2,336 miles), about 39 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Granada, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from Spain into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.2519°, 12.2174°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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 Granada from Istanbul?

By road it is 3,760 km (2,336 miles) from Granada to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,831 km (1,759 miles).

How long is the drive from Granada to Istanbul?

About 39 h 11 min on the fastest route (3,760 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Granada?

Istanbul is to the east of Granada, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Granada to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 2 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.