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Distance from Simeria to Istanbul

Straight line

720 km
448 mi · 389 NM

By road

1,007 km
626 mi

Travel time

13 h 52 min
flight ≈ 1 h 24 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Simeria from Istanbul?

Simeria (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 720 km in a straight line, that is 448 miles or 389 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Simeria to Istanbul is 1,007 km (626 miles), about 13 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Simeria, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4702°, 26.1019°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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 Simeria from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,007 km (626 miles) from Simeria to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 720 km (448 miles).

How long is the drive from Simeria to Istanbul?

About 13 h 52 min on the fastest route (1,007 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Simeria?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Simeria, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Simeria to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 24 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.