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Distance from Sivas to Istanbul

Straight line

699 km
434 mi · 377 NM

By road

877 km
545 mi

Travel time

9 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

WNW 284°
initial bearing

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How far is Sivas from Istanbul?

Sivas (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 699 km in a straight line, that is 434 miles or 377 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sivas to Istanbul is 877 km (545 miles), about 9 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Sivas, Istanbul lies to the west (initial bearing 284°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 40.4512°, 33.0208°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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 Sivas from Istanbul?

By road it is 877 km (545 miles) from Sivas to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 699 km (434 miles).

How long is the drive from Sivas to Istanbul?

About 9 h 40 min on the fastest route (877 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Sivas?

Istanbul is to the west of Sivas, at an initial bearing of 284°.

How long is the flight from Sivas to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 22 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.