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Distance from Istanbul to Belfast

Straight line

2,973 km
1,847 mi · 1,605 NM

By road

3,725 km
2,315 mi

Travel time

41 h 17 min
flight ≈ 4 h 13 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Belfast?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 2,973 km in a straight line, that is 1,847 miles or 1,605 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Belfast is 3,725 km (2,315 miles), about 41 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Türkiye into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 49.1189°, 13.8749°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 13 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 Belfast?

By road it is 3,725 km (2,315 miles) from Istanbul to Belfast; in a straight line it is 2,973 km (1,847 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Belfast?

About 41 h 17 min on the fastest route (3,725 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Istanbul?

Belfast is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Belfast?

A direct flight would take about 4 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.