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Distance from Lupeni to Istanbul

Straight line

670 km
416 mi · 362 NM

By road

949 km
590 mi

Travel time

13 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 20 min

Direction

SE 134°
initial bearing

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How far is Lupeni from Istanbul?

Lupeni (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 670 km in a straight line, that is 416 miles or 362 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lupeni to Istanbul is 949 km (590 miles), about 13 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Lupeni, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 134°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.2225°, 26.1958°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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 Lupeni from Istanbul?

By road it is 949 km (590 miles) from Lupeni to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 670 km (416 miles).

How long is the drive from Lupeni to Istanbul?

About 13 h 19 min on the fastest route (949 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lupeni?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Lupeni, at an initial bearing of 134°.

How long is the flight from Lupeni to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 20 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.