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Distance from Kayseri to Istanbul

Straight line

614 km
381 mi · 331 NM

By road

774 km
481 mi

Travel time

7 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 16 min

Direction

WNW 297°
initial bearing

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How far is Kayseri from Istanbul?

Kayseri (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 614 km in a straight line, that is 381 miles or 331 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kayseri to Istanbul is 774 km (481 miles), about 7 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kayseri, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 297°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.9189°, 32.2719°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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 Kayseri from Istanbul?

By road it is 774 km (481 miles) from Kayseri to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 614 km (381 miles).

How long is the drive from Kayseri to Istanbul?

About 7 h 51 min on the fastest route (774 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kayseri?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Kayseri, at an initial bearing of 297°.

How long is the flight from Kayseri to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 16 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.