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Distance from Istanbul to Rabat

Straight line

3,233 km
2,009 mi · 1,746 NM

By road

4,041 km
2,511 mi

Travel time

42 h 41 min
flight ≈ 4 h 32 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Rabat?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Rabat (Morocco) are very far apart: 3,233 km in a straight line, that is 2,009 miles or 1,746 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Rabat is 4,041 km (2,511 miles), about 42 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Rabat lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Morocco. The halfway point is at 38.8904°, 10.1901°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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 Rabat?

By road it is 4,041 km (2,511 miles) from Istanbul to Rabat; in a straight line it is 3,233 km (2,009 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Rabat?

About 42 h 41 min on the fastest route (4,041 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rabat from Istanbul?

Rabat is to the west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rabat?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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.