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Distance from Montevideo to Istanbul

Straight line

12,088 km
7,511 mi · 6,527 NM

By road

4,226 km
2,626 mi

Travel time

44 h 18 min
flight ≈ 15 h 37 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Montevideo from Istanbul?

Montevideo (Uruguay) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 12,088 km in a straight line, that is 7,511 miles or 6,527 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Montevideo 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 Montevideo, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Uruguay into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 4.1422°, -15.8096°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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 Montevideo from Istanbul?

By road it is 4,226 km (2,626 miles) from Montevideo to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 12,088 km (7,511 miles).

How long is the drive from Montevideo to Istanbul?

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

In which direction is Istanbul from Montevideo?

Istanbul is to the north-east of Montevideo, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Montevideo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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.