The straight-line distance from Ankara, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey is 349 km (217 miles).Istanbul is WNW of Ankara.
Distance (km)
349
straight line
Distance (miles)
217
straight line
Flight Time
54 min
estimated direct
Direction
WNW
291° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 54 min | 349 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 5 hr 42 min | ~454 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 30 min | ~419 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Ankara, Turkey |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 349 km (217 miles) |
| Bearing | 291° (WNW) |
| Coordinates (Ankara) | 39.9334°, 32.8597° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Ankara to Istanbul is 349 km (217 miles). Istanbul is WNW of Ankara.
A direct flight from Ankara to Istanbul takes approximately 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Ankara to Istanbul takes approximately 5 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Istanbul is WNW (291 degrees) from Ankara.
The distance from Istanbul to Ankara is the same: 349 km (217 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.