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Distance from Măcin to Istanbul

Straight line

475 km
295 mi · 256 NM

By road

772 km
480 mi

Travel time

10 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Măcin from Istanbul?

Măcin (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 475 km in a straight line, that is 295 miles or 256 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Măcin to Istanbul is 772 km (480 miles), about 10 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 63% longer than the straight line.

From Măcin, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.1295°, 28.5567°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Măcin from Istanbul?

By road it is 772 km (480 miles) from Măcin to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 475 km (295 miles).

How long is the drive from Măcin to Istanbul?

About 10 h 59 min on the fastest route (772 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Măcin?

Istanbul is to the south of Măcin, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Măcin to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.