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Distance from Oslo to Istanbul

Straight line

2,449 km
1,522 mi · 1,323 NM

By road

3,548 km
2,205 mi

Travel time

36 h 43 min
flight ≈ 3 h 34 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Oslo from Istanbul?

Oslo (Norway) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 2,449 km in a straight line, that is 1,522 miles or 1,323 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oslo to Istanbul is 3,548 km (2,205 miles), about 36 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.

From Oslo, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Norway into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 50.8046°, 21.6981°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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 Oslo from Istanbul?

By road it is 3,548 km (2,205 miles) from Oslo to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,449 km (1,522 miles).

How long is the drive from Oslo to Istanbul?

About 36 h 43 min on the fastest route (3,548 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Oslo?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Oslo, at an initial bearing of 141°.

How long is the flight from Oslo to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 34 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.