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Distance from Istanbul to Košice

Straight line

1,048 km
651 mi · 566 NM

By road

1,568 km
974 mi

Travel time

16 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Košice?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Košice (Slovakia) are quite far apart: 1,048 km in a straight line, that is 651 miles or 566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Košice is 1,568 km (974 miles), about 16 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Košice lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Slovakia. The halfway point is at 44.9282°, 25.3618°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Košice?

By road it is 1,568 km (974 miles) from Istanbul to Košice; in a straight line it is 1,048 km (651 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Košice?

About 16 h 4 min on the fastest route (1,568 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Košice from Istanbul?

Košice is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Košice?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.