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Distance from Oțelu Roșu to Istanbul

Straight line

733 km
455 mi · 396 NM

By road

984 km
611 mi

Travel time

12 h 54 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

SE 131°
initial bearing

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How far is Oțelu Roșu from Istanbul?

Oțelu Roșu (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 733 km in a straight line, that is 455 miles or 396 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oțelu Roșu to Istanbul is 984 km (611 miles), about 12 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Oțelu Roșu, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 131°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.3207°, 25.7806°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Oțelu Roșu from Istanbul?

By road it is 984 km (611 miles) from Oțelu Roșu to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 733 km (455 miles).

How long is the drive from Oțelu Roșu to Istanbul?

About 12 h 54 min on the fastest route (984 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Oțelu Roșu?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Oțelu Roșu, at an initial bearing of 131°.

How long is the flight from Oțelu Roșu to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.