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Distance from Istanbul to Malatya

Straight line

856 km
532 mi · 462 NM

By road

1,106 km
687 mi

Travel time

11 h 48 min
flight ≈ 1 h 34 min

Direction

ESE 107°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Malatya?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Malatya (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 856 km in a straight line, that is 532 miles or 462 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Malatya is 1,106 km (687 miles), about 11 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Malatya lies to the east (initial bearing 107°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.7762°, 33.7237°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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 Malatya?

By road it is 1,106 km (687 miles) from Istanbul to Malatya; in a straight line it is 856 km (532 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Malatya?

About 11 h 48 min on the fastest route (1,106 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Malatya from Istanbul?

Malatya is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 107°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Malatya?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 34 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.