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Distance from Istanbul to Tabriz

Straight line

1,523 km
946 mi · 822 NM

By road

1,809 km
1,124 mi

Travel time

21 h 27 min
flight ≈ 2 h 24 min

Direction

E 97°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Tabriz?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Tabriz (Iran) are quite far apart: 1,523 km in a straight line, that is 946 miles or 822 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Tabriz is 1,809 km (1,124 miles), about 21 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Tabriz lies to the east (initial bearing 97°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Iran. The halfway point is at 39.8705°, 37.8055°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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 Tabriz?

By road it is 1,809 km (1,124 miles) from Istanbul to Tabriz; in a straight line it is 1,523 km (946 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Tabriz?

About 21 h 27 min on the fastest route (1,809 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tabriz from Istanbul?

Tabriz is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 97°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Tabriz?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 24 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.