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Distance from Üsküdar to Istanbul

Straight line

5.5 km
3.4 mi · 3.0 NM

By road

12.5 km
7.7 mi

Travel time

16 min
by car

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Üsküdar from Istanbul?

Üsküdar (Türkiye) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very close to each other: 5.5 km in a straight line, that is 3.4 miles or 3.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Üsküdar to Istanbul is 12.5 km (7.7 miles), about 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 127% longer than the straight line.

From Üsküdar, Istanbul lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). Both cities are in Türkiye. The halfway point is at 41.0183°, 28.9817°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Üsküdar from Istanbul?

By road it is 12.5 km (7.7 miles) from Üsküdar to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 5.5 km (3.4 miles).

How long is the drive from Üsküdar to Istanbul?

About 16 min on the fastest route (12.5 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Üsküdar?

Istanbul is to the west of Üsküdar, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Üsküdar to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 30 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.