Distance from Plovdiv to Istanbul
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How far is Plovdiv from Istanbul?
Plovdiv (Bulgaria) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are a medium distance apart: 372 km in a straight line, that is 231 miles or 201 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Plovdiv, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 108°). The route crosses from Bulgaria into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.6010°, 26.8683°.
A direct flight would take about 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Plovdiv
- Plovdiv – Sofia 132 km
- Plovdiv – Zimnicea 175 km
- Plovdiv – Turnu Măgurele 178 km
- Plovdiv – Corabia 182 km
- Plovdiv – Dăbuleni 191 km
- Plovdiv – Alexandria 209 km
- Plovdiv – Giurgiu 217 km
- Plovdiv – Roșiorii de Vede 220 km
- Plovdiv – Caracal 221 km
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Plovdiv from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Plovdiv and Istanbul is 372 km (231 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Plovdiv?
Istanbul is to the east of Plovdiv, at an initial bearing of 108°.
How long is the flight from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 58 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.