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Distance from Lahore to Istanbul

Straight line

4,162 km
2,586 mi · 2,247 NM

By road

5,324 km
3,308 mi

Travel time

65 h 6 min
flight ≈ 5 h 42 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Istanbul?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,162 km in a straight line, that is 2,586 miles or 2,247 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Istanbul is 5,324 km (3,308 miles), about 65 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 38.5054°, 53.1053°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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 Lahore from Istanbul?

By road it is 5,324 km (3,308 miles) from Lahore to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 4,162 km (2,586 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Istanbul?

About 65 h 6 min on the fastest route (5,324 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lahore?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Lahore, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Lahore to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 42 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.