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Distance from Istanbul to Chernihiv

Straight line

1,180 km
733 mi · 637 NM

By road

1,639 km
1,018 mi

Travel time

23 h
flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

N 8°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Chernihiv?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Chernihiv (Ukraine) are quite far apart: 1,180 km in a straight line, that is 733 miles or 637 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Chernihiv is 1,639 km (1,018 miles), about 23 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Chernihiv lies to the north (initial bearing 8°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Ukraine. The halfway point is at 46.2656°, 30.0052°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Chernihiv?

By road it is 1,639 km (1,018 miles) from Istanbul to Chernihiv; in a straight line it is 1,180 km (733 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Chernihiv?

About 23 h on the fastest route (1,639 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chernihiv from Istanbul?

Chernihiv is to the north of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 8°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Chernihiv?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.