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Distance from Jilava to Istanbul

Straight line

437 km
272 mi · 236 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Jilava from Istanbul?

Jilava (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 437 km in a straight line, that is 272 miles or 236 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jilava, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.6825°, 27.5522°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Jilava from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Jilava and Istanbul is 437 km (272 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Jilava?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Jilava, at an initial bearing of 147°.

How long is the flight from Jilava to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.