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Distance from Kharkiv to Istanbul

Straight line

1,147 km
713 mi · 619 NM

By road

1,716 km
1,066 mi

Travel time

25 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 56 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Kharkiv from Istanbul?

Kharkiv (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,147 km in a straight line, that is 713 miles or 619 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kharkiv to Istanbul is 1,716 km (1,066 miles), about 25 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Kharkiv, Istanbul lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 45.5552°, 32.3095°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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 Kharkiv from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,716 km (1,066 miles) from Kharkiv to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 1,147 km (713 miles).

How long is the drive from Kharkiv to Istanbul?

About 25 h 16 min on the fastest route (1,716 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kharkiv?

Istanbul is to the south-west of Kharkiv, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Kharkiv to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 56 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.