Distance from Rome to Istanbul
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How far is Rome from Istanbul?
Rome (Italy) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 1,375 km in a straight line, that is 854 miles or 742 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Rome to Istanbul is 2,226 km (1,383 miles), about 22 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 62% longer than the straight line.
From Rome, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 89°). The route crosses from Italy into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.7466°, 20.7865°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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 Rome
- Rome – Naples 187 km
- Rome – Florence 234 km
- Rome – Bologna 305 km
- Rome – Bari 373 km
- Rome – Padova 394 km
- Rome – Genoa 402 km
- Rome – Verona 412 km
- Rome – Palermo 424 km
- Rome – Nice 473 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 Rome from Istanbul?
By road it is 2,226 km (1,383 miles) from Rome to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 1,375 km (854 miles).
How long is the drive from Rome to Istanbul?
About 22 h 41 min on the fastest route (2,226 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Istanbul from Rome?
Istanbul is to the east of Rome, at an initial bearing of 89°.
How long is the flight from Rome to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 13 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.