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Distance from Istanbul to Bender

Straight line

648 km
403 mi · 350 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

N 4°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Bender?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Bender (Moldova) are quite far apart: 648 km in a straight line, that is 403 miles or 350 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Bender lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Moldova. The halfway point is at 43.9230°, 29.2008°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Bender?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Bender is 648 km (403 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bender from Istanbul?

Bender is to the north of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bender?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.