The straight-line distance from Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Istanbul, Turkey is 2,854 km (1,773 miles).Istanbul is ESE of Edinburgh.
Distance (km)
2,854
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,773
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
112° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 6 min | 2,854 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 46 hr 24 min | ~3,710 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 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,854 km (1,773 miles) |
| Bearing | 112° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Edinburgh) | 55.9533°, -3.1883° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Edinburgh to Istanbul is 2,854 km (1,773 miles). Istanbul is ESE of Edinburgh.
A direct flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul takes approximately 4 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Edinburgh to Istanbul takes approximately 46 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 ESE (112 degrees) from Edinburgh.
The distance from Istanbul to Edinburgh is the same: 2,854 km (1,773 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.