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Distance from Sovata to Istanbul

Straight line

693 km
431 mi · 374 NM

By road

982 km
610 mi

Travel time

14 h 17 min
flight ≈ 1 h 22 min

Direction

SSE 152°
initial bearing

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How far is Sovata from Istanbul?

Sovata (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 693 km in a straight line, that is 431 miles or 374 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sovata to Istanbul is 982 km (610 miles), about 14 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Sovata, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 152°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.8150°, 27.0988°.

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 Sovata from Istanbul?

By road it is 982 km (610 miles) from Sovata to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 693 km (431 miles).

How long is the drive from Sovata to Istanbul?

About 14 h 17 min on the fastest route (982 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Sovata?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Sovata, at an initial bearing of 152°.

How long is the flight from Sovata 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.