The straight-line distance from Seoul, South Korea to Istanbul, Turkey is 7,954 km (4,942 miles).Istanbul is NW of Seoul.
Distance (km)
7,954
straight line
Distance (miles)
4,942
straight line
Flight Time
10 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
308° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 10 hr 24 min | 7,954 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Seoul, South Korea |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 7,954 km (4,942 miles) |
| Bearing | 308° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Istanbul is 7,954 km (4,942 miles). Istanbul is NW of Seoul.
A direct flight from Seoul to Istanbul takes approximately 10 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Istanbul is NW (308 degrees) from Seoul.
The distance from Istanbul to Seoul is the same: 7,954 km (4,942 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.