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Distance from Istanbul to Trabzon

Straight line

906 km
563 mi · 489 NM

By road

1,060 km
659 mi

Travel time

11 h 57 min
flight ≈ 1 h 38 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Trabzon?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Trabzon (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 906 km in a straight line, that is 563 miles or 489 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Trabzon is 1,060 km (659 miles), about 11 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Trabzon lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.1351°, 34.3387°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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 Trabzon?

By road it is 1,060 km (659 miles) from Istanbul to Trabzon; in a straight line it is 906 km (563 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Trabzon?

About 11 h 57 min on the fastest route (1,060 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Trabzon from Istanbul?

Trabzon is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Trabzon?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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.