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Distance from Lucknow to Istanbul

Straight line

4,977 km
3,092 mi · 2,687 NM

By road

6,263 km
3,892 mi

Travel time

76 h 25 min
flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Lucknow from Istanbul?

Lucknow (India) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 4,977 km in a straight line, that is 3,092 miles or 2,687 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lucknow to Istanbul is 6,263 km (3,892 miles), about 76 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Lucknow, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from India into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 36.7848°, 57.2708°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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 Lucknow from Istanbul?

By road it is 6,263 km (3,892 miles) from Lucknow to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 4,977 km (3,092 miles).

How long is the drive from Lucknow to Istanbul?

About 76 h 25 min on the fastest route (6,263 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lucknow?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Lucknow, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Lucknow to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.