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Distance from Maracaibo to Istanbul

Straight line

10,111 km
6,283 mi · 5,460 NM

By road

4,226 km
2,626 mi

Travel time

44 h 18 min
flight ≈ 13 h 8 min

Direction

NE 48°
initial bearing

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How far is Maracaibo from Istanbul?

Maracaibo (Venezuela) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 10,111 km in a straight line, that is 6,283 miles or 5,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maracaibo to Istanbul is 4,226 km (2,626 miles), about 44 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Maracaibo, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 48°). The route crosses from Venezuela into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 36.8170°, -30.3150°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 8 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 Maracaibo from Istanbul?

By road it is 4,226 km (2,626 miles) from Maracaibo to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 10,111 km (6,283 miles).

How long is the drive from Maracaibo to Istanbul?

About 44 h 18 min on the fastest route (4,226 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Maracaibo?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Maracaibo, at an initial bearing of 48°.

How long is the flight from Maracaibo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 8 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.