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Distance from Istanbul to Daegu

Straight line

8,205 km
5,098 mi · 4,430 NM

By road

10,778 km
6,697 mi

Travel time

136 h 31 min
flight ≈ 10 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Daegu?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Daegu (South Korea) are very far apart: 8,205 km in a straight line, that is 5,098 miles or 4,430 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Daegu is 10,778 km (6,697 miles), about 136 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Daegu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Türkiye into South Korea. The halfway point is at 50.8712°, 81.1881°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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 Daegu?

By road it is 10,778 km (6,697 miles) from Istanbul to Daegu; in a straight line it is 8,205 km (5,098 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Daegu?

About 136 h 31 min on the fastest route (10,778 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Daegu from Istanbul?

Daegu is to the north-east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Daegu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 45 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.