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Distance from Lviv to Istanbul

Straight line

1,053 km
654 mi · 569 NM

By road

1,470 km
913 mi

Travel time

21 h 10 min
flight ≈ 1 h 49 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Lviv from Istanbul?

Lviv (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,053 km in a straight line, that is 654 miles or 569 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lviv to Istanbul is 1,470 km (913 miles), about 21 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Lviv, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). The route crosses from Ukraine into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 45.4524°, 26.6795°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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 Lviv from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,470 km (913 miles) from Lviv to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 1,053 km (654 miles).

How long is the drive from Lviv to Istanbul?

About 21 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,470 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Lviv?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Lviv, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Lviv to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 49 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.