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Distance from Istanbul to Queens

Straight line

8,079 km
5,020 mi · 4,362 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Queens?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Queens (United States) are very far apart: 8,079 km in a straight line, that is 5,020 miles or 4,362 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Queens lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Türkiye into United States. The halfway point is at 54.1832°, -22.6234°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Queens?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Queens is 8,079 km (5,020 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Queens from Istanbul?

Queens is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Queens?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.