The straight-line distance from Baku, Azerbaijan to Istanbul, Turkey is 1,758 km (1,092 miles).Istanbul is W of Baku.
Distance (km)
1,758
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,092
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
W
279° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 42 min | 1,758 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 28 hr 36 min | ~2,285 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 | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,758 km (1,092 miles) |
| Bearing | 279° (W) |
| Coordinates (Baku) | 40.4093°, 49.8671° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Baku to Istanbul is 1,758 km (1,092 miles). Istanbul is W of Baku.
A direct flight from Baku to Istanbul takes approximately 2 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Baku to Istanbul takes approximately 28 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 W (279 degrees) from Baku.
The distance from Istanbul to Baku is the same: 1,758 km (1,092 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.