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Distance from Istanbul to Vulcan

Straight line

670 km
416 mi · 362 NM

By road

947 km
588 mi

Travel time

13 h 22 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Vulcan?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Vulcan (Romania) are quite far apart: 670 km in a straight line, that is 416 miles or 362 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Vulcan is 947 km (588 miles), about 13 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Vulcan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 43.2337°, 26.2100°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Vulcan?

By road it is 947 km (588 miles) from Istanbul to Vulcan; in a straight line it is 670 km (416 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Vulcan?

About 13 h 22 min on the fastest route (947 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Vulcan from Istanbul?

Vulcan is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Vulcan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.