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Distance from Istanbul to Bielefeld

Straight line

1,977 km
1,228 mi · 1,067 NM

By road

2,436 km
1,514 mi

Travel time

24 h 37 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

NW 315°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Bielefeld?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Bielefeld (Germany) are quite far apart: 1,977 km in a straight line, that is 1,228 miles or 1,067 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Bielefeld is 2,436 km (1,514 miles), about 24 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Bielefeld lies to the north-west (initial bearing 315°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Germany. The halfway point is at 46.9750°, 19.7910°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Bielefeld?

By road it is 2,436 km (1,514 miles) from Istanbul to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 1,977 km (1,228 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Bielefeld?

About 24 h 37 min on the fastest route (2,436 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Istanbul?

Bielefeld is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 315°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.