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Distance from Istanbul to Johannesburg

The straight-line distance from Istanbul, Turkey to Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,474 km (4,644 miles).Johannesburg is S of Istanbul.

Distance (km)

7,474

straight line

Distance (miles)

4,644

straight line

Flight Time

9 hr 48 min

estimated direct

Direction

S

181° bearing

Transport Comparison: Istanbul to Johannesburg

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight9 hr 48 min7,474 kmDirect 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.

Istanbul to Johannesburg: Key Details

FromIstanbul, Turkey
ToJohannesburg, South Africa
Straight-line Distance7,474 km (4,644 miles)
Bearing181° (S)
Coordinates (Istanbul)41.0082°, 28.9784°
Coordinates (Johannesburg)-26.2041°, 28.0473°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Johannesburg?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Johannesburg is 7,474 km (4,644 miles). Johannesburg is S of Istanbul.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Istanbul to Johannesburg takes approximately 9 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Johannesburg from Istanbul?

Johannesburg is S (181 degrees) from Istanbul.

What is the distance from Johannesburg to Istanbul?

The distance from Johannesburg to Istanbul is the same: 7,474 km (4,644 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Istanbul to Ankara349 kmIstanbul to Cairo1,236 kmJohannesburg to Cape Town1,262 kmIstanbul to Baghdad1,606 kmIstanbul to Moscow1,756 kmIstanbul to Tehran2,035 kmIstanbul to Saint Petersburg2,107 kmIstanbul to Riyadh2,443 kmJohannesburg to Luanda2,480 kmIstanbul to London2,501 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.