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Distance from Kowloon to Istanbul

Straight line

8,032 km
4,991 mi · 4,337 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 32 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Kowloon from Istanbul?

Kowloon (Hong Kong SAR China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,032 km in a straight line, that is 4,991 miles or 4,337 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kowloon, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Hong Kong SAR China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.8447°, 76.9038°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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 Kowloon from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Kowloon and Istanbul is 8,032 km (4,991 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Kowloon?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Kowloon, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Kowloon to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 32 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.