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Distance from Sheffield to Istanbul

Straight line

2,654 km
1,649 mi · 1,433 NM

By road

3,265 km
2,029 mi

Travel time

33 h 54 min
flight ≈ 3 h 49 min

Direction

ESE 109°
initial bearing

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How far is Sheffield from Istanbul?

Sheffield (United Kingdom) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 2,654 km in a straight line, that is 1,649 miles or 1,433 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sheffield to Istanbul is 3,265 km (2,029 miles), about 33 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Sheffield, Istanbul lies to the east (initial bearing 109°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 48.2006°, 15.5638°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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 Sheffield from Istanbul?

By road it is 3,265 km (2,029 miles) from Sheffield to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 2,654 km (1,649 miles).

How long is the drive from Sheffield to Istanbul?

About 33 h 54 min on the fastest route (3,265 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Sheffield?

Istanbul is to the east of Sheffield, at an initial bearing of 109°.

How long is the flight from Sheffield to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 49 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.