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Distance from Istanbul to Sivas

Straight line

699 km
434 mi · 377 NM

By road

880 km
547 mi

Travel time

9 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

E 99°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Sivas?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Sivas (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 699 km in a straight line, that is 434 miles or 377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Sivas is 880 km (547 miles), about 9 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Sivas lies to the east (initial bearing 99°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.4512°, 33.0208°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Sivas?

By road it is 880 km (547 miles) from Istanbul to Sivas; in a straight line it is 699 km (434 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Sivas?

About 9 h 39 min on the fastest route (880 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sivas from Istanbul?

Sivas is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 99°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sivas?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.