The straight-line distance from Lisbon, Portugal to Istanbul, Turkey is 3,237 km (2,012 miles).Istanbul is ENE of Lisbon.
Distance (km)
3,237
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,012
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
73° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 30 min | 3,237 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 52 hr 36 min | ~4,208 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 | Lisbon, Portugal |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,237 km (2,012 miles) |
| Bearing | 73° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (Lisbon) | 38.7223°, -9.1393° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lisbon to Istanbul is 3,237 km (2,012 miles). Istanbul is ENE of Lisbon.
A direct flight from Lisbon to Istanbul takes approximately 4 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lisbon to Istanbul takes approximately 52 hr 36 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 ENE (73 degrees) from Lisbon.
The distance from Istanbul to Lisbon is the same: 3,237 km (2,012 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.