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Distance from Istanbul to Adelaide

Straight line

13,971 km
8,681 mi · 7,544 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 108°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Adelaide?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 13,971 km in a straight line, that is 8,681 miles or 7,544 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 Istanbul and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Istanbul, Adelaide lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Australia. The halfway point is at 5.2625°, 87.1428°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Istanbul from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Adelaide is 13,971 km (8,681 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Istanbul?

Adelaide is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 108°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 58 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.