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Distance from Istanbul to Vilnius

Straight line

1,545 km
960 mi · 834 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 26 min

Direction

N 351°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Vilnius?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Vilnius (Lithuania) are quite far apart: 1,545 km in a straight line, that is 960 miles or 834 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Istanbul, Vilnius lies to the north (initial bearing 351°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Lithuania. The halfway point is at 47.8659°, 27.3579°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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 Vilnius?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Vilnius is 1,545 km (960 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Vilnius from Istanbul?

Vilnius is to the north of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 351°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Vilnius?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 26 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.