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Distance from Istanbul to Foshan

Straight line

7,898 km
4,908 mi · 4,265 NM

By road

10,425 km
6,478 mi

Travel time

122 h 36 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

ENE 76°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Foshan?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Foshan (China) are very far apart: 7,898 km in a straight line, that is 4,908 miles or 4,265 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Foshan is 10,425 km (6,478 miles), about 122 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Foshan lies to the east (initial bearing 76°). The route crosses from Türkiye into China. The halfway point is at 40.0089°, 76.1494°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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 Foshan?

By road it is 10,425 km (6,478 miles) from Istanbul to Foshan; in a straight line it is 7,898 km (4,908 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Foshan?

About 122 h 36 min on the fastest route (10,425 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Foshan from Istanbul?

Foshan is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 76°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Foshan?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 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.