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Distance from Timișoara to Istanbul

Straight line

817 km
508 mi · 441 NM

By road

1,054 km
655 mi

Travel time

12 h 11 min
flight ≈ 1 h 31 min

Direction

SE 127°
initial bearing

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How far is Timișoara from Istanbul?

Timișoara (Romania) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 817 km in a straight line, that is 508 miles or 441 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Timișoara to Istanbul is 1,054 km (655 miles), about 12 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Timișoara, Istanbul lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). The route crosses from Romania into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 43.4487°, 25.2390°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 31 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 Timișoara from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,054 km (655 miles) from Timișoara to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 817 km (508 miles).

How long is the drive from Timișoara to Istanbul?

About 12 h 11 min on the fastest route (1,054 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Timișoara?

Istanbul is to the south-east of Timișoara, at an initial bearing of 127°.

How long is the flight from Timișoara to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 31 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.