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Distance from Istanbul to Derby

Straight line

2,638 km
1,639 mi · 1,425 NM

By road

3,213 km
1,996 mi

Travel time

33 h 9 min
flight ≈ 3 h 48 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Derby?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Derby (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 2,638 km in a straight line, that is 1,639 miles or 1,425 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Derby is 3,213 km (1,996 miles), about 33 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Derby lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from Türkiye into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.9732°, 15.4768°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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 Derby?

By road it is 3,213 km (1,996 miles) from Istanbul to Derby; in a straight line it is 2,638 km (1,639 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Derby?

About 33 h 9 min on the fastest route (3,213 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Istanbul?

Derby is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Derby?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 48 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.