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Distance from Jibou to Istanbul

Straight line

830 km
515 mi · 448 NM

By road

1,152 km
716 mi

Travel time

15 h 55 min
flight ≈ 1 h 32 min

Direction

SE 145°
initial bearing

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How far is Jibou from Istanbul?

Jibou (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 830 km in a straight line, that is 515 miles or 448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jibou to Istanbul is 1,152 km (716 miles), about 15 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Jibou, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 145°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.1717°, 26.2539°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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 Jibou from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,152 km (716 miles) from Jibou to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 830 km (515 miles).

How long is the drive from Jibou to Istanbul?

About 15 h 55 min on the fastest route (1,152 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Jibou?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Jibou, at an initial bearing of 145°.

How long is the flight from Jibou to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 32 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.