The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Istanbul, Turkey is 2,256 km (1,402 miles).Istanbul is ESE of Paris.
Distance (km)
2,256
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,402
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
103° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 18 min | 2,256 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 36 hr 42 min | ~2,933 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Paris, France |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,256 km (1,402 miles) |
| Bearing | 103° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Paris) | 48.8566°, 2.3522° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Paris to Istanbul is 2,256 km (1,402 miles). Istanbul is ESE of Paris.
A direct flight from Paris to Istanbul takes approximately 3 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Paris to Istanbul takes approximately 36 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 ESE (103 degrees) from Paris.
The distance from Istanbul to Paris is the same: 2,256 km (1,402 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.