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Distance from Istanbul to Berlin

Straight line

1,738 km
1,080 mi · 938 NM

By road

2,186 km
1,358 mi

Travel time

22 h 29 min
flight ≈ 2 h 40 min

Direction

NW 323°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Berlin?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Berlin (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,738 km in a straight line, that is 1,080 miles or 938 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Berlin is 2,186 km (1,358 miles), about 22 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Berlin lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Germany. The halfway point is at 47.0297°, 22.0182°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 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 Berlin?

By road it is 2,186 km (1,358 miles) from Istanbul to Berlin; in a straight line it is 1,738 km (1,080 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Berlin?

About 22 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,186 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Berlin from Istanbul?

Berlin is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 323°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Berlin?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 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.