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Distance from Hiroshima to Istanbul

Straight line

8,579 km
5,331 mi · 4,632 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 13 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Hiroshima from Istanbul?

Hiroshima (Japan) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,579 km in a straight line, that is 5,331 miles or 4,632 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Hiroshima and Istanbul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hiroshima, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Japan into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 51.2671°, 83.9429°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hiroshima from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Hiroshima and Istanbul is 8,579 km (5,331 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Istanbul from Hiroshima?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Hiroshima, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 13 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.