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Distance from Lijiang to Istanbul

Straight line

6,590 km
4,095 mi · 3,558 NM

By road

9,326 km
5,795 mi

Travel time

111 h 52 min
flight ≈ 8 h 44 min

Direction

WNW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Lijiang from Istanbul?

Lijiang (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 6,590 km in a straight line, that is 4,095 miles or 3,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lijiang to Istanbul is 9,326 km (5,795 miles), about 111 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Lijiang, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 39.5774°, 68.0108°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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 Lijiang from Istanbul?

By road it is 9,326 km (5,795 miles) from Lijiang to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 6,590 km (4,095 miles).

How long is the drive from Lijiang to Istanbul?

About 111 h 52 min on the fastest route (9,326 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lijiang?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Lijiang, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Lijiang to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 44 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.