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Distance from Istanbul to Bratislava

Straight line

1,228 km
763 mi · 663 NM

By road

1,515 km
941 mi

Travel time

15 h 31 min
flight ≈ 2 h 2 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Bratislava?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Bratislava (Slovakia) are quite far apart: 1,228 km in a straight line, that is 763 miles or 663 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Bratislava is 1,515 km (941 miles), about 15 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Bratislava lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 44.7337°, 23.3933°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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 Bratislava?

By road it is 1,515 km (941 miles) from Istanbul to Bratislava; in a straight line it is 1,228 km (763 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Bratislava?

About 15 h 31 min on the fastest route (1,515 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bratislava from Istanbul?

Bratislava is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bratislava?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 2 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.