The straight-line distance from Istanbul, Turkey to Ankara, Turkey is 349 km (217 miles).Ankara is ESE of Istanbul.
Distance (km)
349
straight line
Distance (miles)
217
straight line
Flight Time
54 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
109° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 54 min | 349 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 5 hr 42 min | ~454 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 3 hr 30 min | ~419 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Istanbul, Turkey |
| To | Ankara, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 349 km (217 miles) |
| Bearing | 109° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
| Coordinates (Ankara) | 39.9334°, 32.8597° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Ankara is 349 km (217 miles). Ankara is ESE of Istanbul.
A direct flight from Istanbul to Ankara takes approximately 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Istanbul to Ankara takes approximately 5 hr 42 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.
Ankara is ESE (109 degrees) from Istanbul.
The distance from Ankara to Istanbul is the same: 349 km (217 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.