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Distance from Salonta to Istanbul

Straight line

869 km
540 mi · 469 NM

By road

1,311 km
815 mi

Travel time

14 h 8 min
flight ≈ 1 h 35 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Salonta from Istanbul?

Salonta (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 869 km in a straight line, that is 540 miles or 469 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Salonta to Istanbul is 1,311 km (815 miles), about 14 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Salonta, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.9649°, 25.4776°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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 Salonta from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,311 km (815 miles) from Salonta to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 869 km (540 miles).

How long is the drive from Salonta to Istanbul?

About 14 h 8 min on the fastest route (1,311 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Salonta?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Salonta, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Salonta to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 35 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.