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Distance from Lugoj to Istanbul

Straight line

772 km
479 mi · 417 NM

By road

1,087 km
675 mi

Travel time

12 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Lugoj from Istanbul?

Lugoj (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 772 km in a straight line, that is 479 miles or 417 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lugoj to Istanbul is 1,087 km (675 miles), about 12 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 41% longer than the straight line.

From Lugoj, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4053°, 25.5623°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Lugoj from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,087 km (675 miles) from Lugoj to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 772 km (479 miles).

How long is the drive from Lugoj to Istanbul?

About 12 h 43 min on the fastest route (1,087 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lugoj?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Lugoj, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Lugoj to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.