The straight-line distance from Rome, Italy to Istanbul, Turkey is 1,375 km (854 miles).Istanbul is E of Rome.
Distance (km)
1,375
straight line
Distance (miles)
854
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
E
89° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 12 min | 1,375 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 22 hr 18 min | ~1,788 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 | Rome, Italy |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,375 km (854 miles) |
| Bearing | 89° (E) |
| Coordinates (Rome) | 41.9028°, 12.4964° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Rome to Istanbul is 1,375 km (854 miles). Istanbul is E of Rome.
A direct flight from Rome to Istanbul takes approximately 2 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Rome to Istanbul takes approximately 22 hr 18 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 E (89 degrees) from Rome.
The distance from Istanbul to Rome is the same: 1,375 km (854 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.