The straight-line distance from Budapest, Hungary to Istanbul, Turkey is 1,070 km (665 miles).Istanbul is SE of Budapest.
Distance (km)
1,070
straight line
Distance (miles)
665
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
129° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 48 min | 1,070 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 17 hr 24 min | ~1,391 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 | Budapest, Hungary |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,070 km (665 miles) |
| Bearing | 129° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Budapest) | 47.4979°, 19.0402° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Budapest to Istanbul is 1,070 km (665 miles). Istanbul is SE of Budapest.
A direct flight from Budapest to Istanbul takes approximately 1 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Budapest to Istanbul takes approximately 17 hr 24 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 (129 degrees) from Budapest.
The distance from Istanbul to Budapest is the same: 1,070 km (665 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.