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Distance from Sibiu to Istanbul

Straight line

658 km
409 mi · 356 NM

By road

894 km
556 mi

Travel time

12 h 44 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

SE 142°
initial bearing

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How far is Sibiu from Istanbul?

Sibiu (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 658 km in a straight line, that is 409 miles or 356 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sibiu to Istanbul is 894 km (556 miles), about 12 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Sibiu, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 142°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4320°, 26.6448°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Sibiu from Istanbul?

By road it is 894 km (556 miles) from Sibiu to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 658 km (409 miles).

How long is the drive from Sibiu to Istanbul?

About 12 h 44 min on the fastest route (894 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Sibiu?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Sibiu, at an initial bearing of 142°.

How long is the flight from Sibiu to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.