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Distance from Wuhan to Istanbul

Straight line

7,492 km
4,656 mi · 4,046 NM

By road

9,695 km
6,024 mi

Travel time

113 h 26 min
flight ≈ 9 h 52 min

Direction

NW 305°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Istanbul?

Wuhan (China) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 7,492 km in a straight line, that is 4,656 miles or 4,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Istanbul is 9,695 km (6,024 miles), about 113 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 305°). The route crosses from China into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 44.3881°, 75.0792°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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 Wuhan from Istanbul?

By road it is 9,695 km (6,024 miles) from Wuhan to Istanbul; in a straight line it is 7,492 km (4,656 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Istanbul?

About 113 h 26 min on the fastest route (9,695 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Istanbul from Wuhan?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 305°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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.