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Distance from Istanbul to Datong

Straight line

6,838 km
4,249 mi · 3,692 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 3 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Datong?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Datong (China) are very far apart: 6,838 km in a straight line, that is 4,249 miles or 3,692 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Datong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 49.1028°, 71.4772°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 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 Datong?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Datong is 6,838 km (4,249 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Datong from Istanbul?

Datong is to the north-east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Datong?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 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.