Distance from Bucharest to Istanbul
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Bucharest and Istanbul is 445.77 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Bucharest and Istanbul is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 471.26 km (1h 3min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Bucharest (OTP) and Istanbul (SAW) is 471.26 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 1h 3min. Similar flight routes: OTP → IST , OTP → BOJ , OTP → VAR , OTP → ADB , VAR → SAW
Bearing: 148.49° (SSE)The initial bearing on the course from Bucharest to Istanbul is 148.49° and the compass direction is SSE.
Midpoint: 42.73027,27.58877The geographic midpoint between Bucharest and Istanbul is in 222.89 km distance between both points in a bearing of 148.49°. It is located in Bulgaria, Burgas (Бългaрия, Бургас).
Time difference: 0hBucharest and Istanbul are both in the same time zone Europe/Bucharest.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Bucharest and Istanbul, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.