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Distance from Istanbul to Zimnicea

Straight line

416 km
259 mi · 225 NM

By road

620 km
385 mi

Travel time

8 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

NW 316°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Zimnicea?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Zimnicea (Romania) are a medium distance apart: 416 km in a straight line, that is 259 miles or 225 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Istanbul to Zimnicea is 620 km (385 miles), about 8 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Istanbul, Zimnicea lies to the north-west (initial bearing 316°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Romania. The halfway point is at 42.3491°, 27.1948°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Zimnicea?

By road it is 620 km (385 miles) from Istanbul to Zimnicea; in a straight line it is 416 km (259 miles).

How long is the drive from Istanbul to Zimnicea?

About 8 h 6 min on the fastest route (620 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Zimnicea from Istanbul?

Zimnicea is to the north-west of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 316°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zimnicea?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.