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Distance from Istanbul to Arad

Straight line

842 km
523 mi · 454 NM

By road

1,266 km
786 mi

Travel time

13 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 33 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Arad?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Arad (Romania) are quite far apart: 842 km in a straight line, that is 523 miles or 454 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Arad is 1,266 km (786 miles), about 13 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Arad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.6620°, 25.2975°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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 Istanbul from Arad?

By road it is 1,266 km (786 miles) from Istanbul to Arad; in a straight line it is 842 km (523 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Arad?

About 13 h 3 min on the fastest route (1,266 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Arad from Istanbul?

Arad is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Arad?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 33 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.