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Distance from Ningbo to Istanbul

Straight line

8,102 km
5,034 mi · 4,375 NM

By road

10,415 km
6,472 mi

Travel time

121 h 45 min
flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Ningbo from Istanbul?

Ningbo (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 8,102 km in a straight line, that is 5,034 miles or 4,375 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Ningbo to Istanbul is 10,415 km (6,472 miles), about 121 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Ningbo, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 45.7819°, 79.4030°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Ningbo from Istanbul?

By road it is 10,415 km (6,472 miles) from Ningbo to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 8,102 km (5,034 miles).

How long is the drive from Ningbo to Istanbul?

About 121 h 45 min on the fastest route (10,415 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Ningbo?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Ningbo, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Ningbo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.