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Distance from Istanbul to Făgăraș

Straight line

626 km
389 mi · 338 NM

By road

893 km
555 mi

Travel time

12 h 41 min
flight ≈ 1 h 17 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Făgăraș?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Făgăraș (Romania) are quite far apart: 626 km in a straight line, that is 389 miles or 338 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Făgăraș is 893 km (555 miles), about 12 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Făgăraș lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.4492°, 27.0378°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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 Făgăraș?

By road it is 893 km (555 miles) from Istanbul to Făgăraș; in a straight line it is 626 km (389 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Făgăraș?

About 12 h 41 min on the fastest route (893 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Făgăraș from Istanbul?

Făgăraș is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Făgăraș?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 17 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.