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Distance from Istanbul to Elche

Straight line

2,551 km
1,585 mi · 1,378 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 41 min

Direction

W 273°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Elche?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Elche (Spain) are very far apart: 2,551 km in a straight line, that is 1,585 miles or 1,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Elche lies to the west (initial bearing 273°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Spain. The halfway point is at 40.5934°, 13.8226°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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 Elche?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Elche is 2,551 km (1,585 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Elche from Istanbul?

Elche is to the west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 273°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Elche?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 41 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.