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Distance from Kielce to Istanbul

Straight line

1,270 km
789 mi · 686 NM

By road

1,952 km
1,213 mi

Travel time

20 h 45 min
flight ≈ 2 h 5 min

Direction

SSE 147°
initial bearing

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How far is Kielce from Istanbul?

Kielce (Poland) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,270 km in a straight line, that is 789 miles or 686 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kielce to Istanbul is 1,952 km (1,213 miles), about 20 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Kielce, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 147°). The route crosses from Poland into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 46.0171°, 25.1600°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 5 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 Kielce from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,952 km (1,213 miles) from Kielce to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 1,270 km (789 miles).

How long is the drive from Kielce to Istanbul?

About 20 h 45 min on the fastest route (1,952 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kielce?

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

How long is the flight from Kielce to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 5 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.