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Distance from Istanbul to Brussels

Straight line

2,184 km
1,357 mi · 1,179 NM

By road

2,629 km
1,633 mi

Travel time

26 h 41 min
flight ≈ 3 h 14 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Brussels?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Brussels (Belgium) are quite far apart: 2,184 km in a straight line, that is 1,357 miles or 1,179 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Brussels is 2,629 km (1,633 miles), about 26 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Brussels lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Belgium. The halfway point is at 46.5914°, 17.7597°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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 Brussels?

By road it is 2,629 km (1,633 miles) from Istanbul to Brussels; in a straight line it is 2,184 km (1,357 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Brussels?

About 26 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,629 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brussels from Istanbul?

Brussels is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Brussels?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 14 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.