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Distance from Istanbul to Orșova

Straight line

675 km
420 mi · 365 NM

By road

877 km
545 mi

Travel time

11 h 4 min
flight ≈ 1 h 21 min

Direction

NW 310°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Orșova?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Orșova (Romania) are quite far apart: 675 km in a straight line, that is 420 miles or 365 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Orșova is 877 km (545 miles), about 11 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Orșova lies to the north-west (initial bearing 310°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 42.9151°, 25.7715°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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 Orșova?

By road it is 877 km (545 miles) from Istanbul to Orșova; in a straight line it is 675 km (420 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Orșova?

About 11 h 4 min on the fastest route (877 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Orșova from Istanbul?

Orșova is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 310°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Orșova?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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.