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Distance from Istanbul to Batam

Straight line

8,677 km
5,392 mi · 4,685 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 21 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Batam?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Batam (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,677 km in a straight line, that is 5,392 miles or 4,685 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 Batam, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Istanbul, Batam lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 25.7980°, 72.6181°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Istanbul from Batam?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Batam is 8,677 km (5,392 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Batam from Istanbul?

Batam is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Batam?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 21 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.