Distance from Karaj to Istanbul
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How far is Karaj from Istanbul?
Karaj (Iran) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,003 km in a straight line, that is 1,244 miles or 1,081 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Karaj, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 293°). The route crosses from Iran into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.9429°, 40.3711°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Karaj
- Karaj – Tehran 42 km
- Karaj – Isfahan 359 km
- Karaj – Tabriz 487 km
- Karaj – Baku 514 km
- Karaj – Basrah 663 km
- Karaj – Baghdad 664 km
- Karaj – Shiraz 707 km
- Karaj – Mosul 709 km
- Karaj – Van 736 km
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karaj from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Karaj and Istanbul is 2,003 km (1,244 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Karaj?
Istanbul is to the north-west of Karaj, at an initial bearing of 293°.
How long is the flight from Karaj to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 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.