The straight-line distance from Berlin, Germany to Istanbul, Turkey is 1,738 km (1,080 miles).Istanbul is SE of Berlin.
Distance (km)
1,738
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,080
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
131° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 42 min | 1,738 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 28 hr 12 min | ~2,259 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 | Berlin, Germany |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,738 km (1,080 miles) |
| Bearing | 131° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Berlin) | 52.5200°, 13.4050° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Berlin to Istanbul is 1,738 km (1,080 miles). Istanbul is SE of Berlin.
A direct flight from Berlin to Istanbul takes approximately 2 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Berlin to Istanbul takes approximately 28 hr 12 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 SE (131 degrees) from Berlin.
The distance from Istanbul to Berlin is the same: 1,738 km (1,080 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.