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Distance from Pitești to Istanbul

Straight line

541 km
336 mi · 292 NM

By road

747 km
464 mi

Travel time

10 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 11 min

Direction

SE 141°
initial bearing

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How far is Pitești from Istanbul?

Pitești (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 541 km in a straight line, that is 336 miles or 292 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pitești to Istanbul is 747 km (464 miles), about 10 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Pitești, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 141°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 42.9500°, 26.9718°.

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 Pitești from Istanbul?

By road it is 747 km (464 miles) from Pitești to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 541 km (336 miles).

How long is the drive from Pitești to Istanbul?

About 10 h 8 min on the fastest route (747 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Pitești?

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

How long is the flight from Pitești 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.