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Distance from Linz to Istanbul

Straight line

1,414 km
878 mi · 763 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 16 min

Direction

ESE 120°
initial bearing

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How far is Linz from Istanbul?

Linz (Austria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,414 km in a straight line, that is 878 miles or 763 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Linz, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 120°). The route crosses from Austria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.8944°, 22.0821°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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 Linz from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Linz and Istanbul is 1,414 km (878 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Istanbul from Linz?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Linz, at an initial bearing of 120°.

How long is the flight from Linz to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 16 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.