The straight-line distance from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul, Turkey is 2,443 km (1,518 miles).Istanbul is NW of Riyadh.
Distance (km)
2,443
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,518
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
322° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 36 min | 2,443 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 39 hr 42 min | ~3,176 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 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,443 km (1,518 miles) |
| Bearing | 322° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Riyadh) | 24.7136°, 46.6753° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Riyadh to Istanbul is 2,443 km (1,518 miles). Istanbul is NW of Riyadh.
A direct flight from Riyadh to Istanbul takes approximately 3 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Riyadh to Istanbul takes approximately 39 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 NW (322 degrees) from Riyadh.
The distance from Istanbul to Riyadh is the same: 2,443 km (1,518 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.