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Distance from Trabzon to Istanbul

Straight line

906 km
563 mi · 489 NM

By road

1,057 km
657 mi

Travel time

11 h 56 min
flight ≈ 1 h 38 min

Direction

W 274°
initial bearing

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How far is Trabzon from Istanbul?

Trabzon (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are quite far apart: 906 km in a straight line, that is 563 miles or 489 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Trabzon to Istanbul is 1,057 km (657 miles), about 11 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Trabzon, Istanbul lies to the west (initial bearing 274°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.1351°, 34.3387°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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 Trabzon from Istanbul?

By road it is 1,057 km (657 miles) from Trabzon to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 906 km (563 miles).

How long is the drive from Trabzon to Istanbul?

About 11 h 56 min on the fastest route (1,057 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Trabzon?

Istanbul is to the west of Trabzon, at an initial bearing of 274°.

How long is the flight from Trabzon to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 38 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.