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Distance from Istanbul to Otopeni

Straight line

458 km
285 mi · 247 NM

By road

661 km
411 mi

Travel time

9 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 4 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Otopeni?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Otopeni (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 458 km in a straight line, that is 285 miles or 247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Otopeni is 661 km (411 miles), about 9 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 44% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Otopeni lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 42.7910°, 27.5494°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Otopeni?

By road it is 661 km (411 miles) from Istanbul to Otopeni; in a straight line it is 458 km (285 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Otopeni?

About 9 h 22 min on the fastest route (661 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Otopeni from Istanbul?

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

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Otopeni?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.