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Distance from Istanbul to Samara

Straight line

2,089 km
1,298 mi · 1,128 NM

By road

3,331 km
2,070 mi

Travel time

45 h 19 min
flight ≈ 3 h 7 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Samara?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Samara (Russia) are quite far apart: 2,089 km in a straight line, that is 1,298 miles or 1,128 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Samara is 3,331 km (2,070 miles), about 45 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 59% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Samara lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Russia. The halfway point is at 47.5918°, 38.3179°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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 Samara?

By road it is 3,331 km (2,070 miles) from Istanbul to Samara; in a straight line it is 2,089 km (1,298 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Samara?

About 45 h 19 min on the fastest route (3,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Samara from Istanbul?

Samara is to the north-east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Samara?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 7 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.