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Distance from Matca to Istanbul

Straight line

549 km
341 mi · 297 NM

By road

895 km
556 mi

Travel time

11 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

SSE 168°
initial bearing

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How far is Matca from Istanbul?

Matca (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 549 km in a straight line, that is 341 miles or 297 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Matca to Istanbul is 895 km (556 miles), about 11 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 63% longer than the straight line.

From Matca, Istanbul lies to the south (initial bearing 168°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4341°, 28.2698°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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 Matca from Istanbul?

By road it is 895 km (556 miles) from Matca to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 549 km (341 miles).

How long is the drive from Matca to Istanbul?

About 11 h 52 min on the fastest route (895 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Matca?

Istanbul is to the south of Matca, at an initial bearing of 168°.

How long is the flight from Matca to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 11 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.