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Distance from Kherson to Istanbul

Straight line

693 km
430 mi · 374 NM

By road

1,233 km
766 mi

Travel time

18 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

SSW 206°
initial bearing

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How far is Kherson from Istanbul?

Kherson (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 693 km in a straight line, that is 430 miles or 374 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kherson to Istanbul is 1,233 km (766 miles), about 18 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 78% longer than the straight line.

From Kherson, Istanbul lies to the south-west (initial bearing 206°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.8495°, 30.6969°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Kherson from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,233 km (766 miles) from Kherson to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 693 km (430 miles).

How long is the drive from Kherson to Istanbul?

About 18 h 19 min on the fastest route (1,233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kherson?

Istanbul is to the south-west of Kherson, at an initial bearing of 206°.

How long is the flight from Kherson to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.