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Distance from Košice to Istanbul

Straight line

1,048 km
651 mi · 566 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Košice from Istanbul?

Košice (Slovakia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,048 km in a straight line, that is 651 miles or 566 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Košice, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). The route crosses from Slovakia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.9282°, 25.3618°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Košice from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Košice and Istanbul is 1,048 km (651 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Košice?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Košice, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Košice to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.