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Distance from Incheon to Istanbul

Straight line

7,963 km
4,948 mi · 4,300 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 27 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Incheon from Istanbul?

Incheon (South Korea) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,963 km in a straight line, that is 4,948 miles or 4,300 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Incheon, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from South Korea into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 51.1412°, 79.4912°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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 Incheon from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Incheon and Istanbul is 7,963 km (4,948 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Incheon?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Incheon, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Incheon to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 27 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.