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Home/Distance/Washington D.C. to Istanbul

Distance from Washington D.C. to Istanbul

The straight-line distance from Washington D.C., United States to Istanbul, Turkey is 8,397 km (5,218 miles).Istanbul is NE of Washington D.C..

Distance (km)

8,397

straight line

Distance (miles)

5,218

straight line

Flight Time

11 hr

estimated direct

Direction

NE

49° bearing

Transport Comparison: Washington D.C. to Istanbul

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight11 hr8,397 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.

Washington D.C. to Istanbul: Key Details

FromWashington D.C., United States
ToIstanbul, Turkey
Straight-line Distance8,397 km (5,218 miles)
Bearing49° (NE)
Coordinates (Washington D.C.)38.9072°, -77.0369°
Coordinates (Istanbul)41.0082°, 28.9784°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Washington D.C. from Istanbul?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is 8,397 km (5,218 miles). Istanbul is NE of Washington D.C..

How long is the flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul?

A direct flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul takes approximately 11 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Istanbul from Washington D.C.?

Istanbul is NE (49 degrees) from Washington D.C..

What is the distance from Istanbul to Washington D.C.?

The distance from Istanbul to Washington D.C. is the same: 8,397 km (5,218 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Washington D.C. to New York328 kmIstanbul to Ankara349 kmIstanbul to Cairo1,236 kmIstanbul to Baghdad1,606 kmIstanbul to Moscow1,756 kmIstanbul to Tehran2,035 kmIstanbul to Saint Petersburg2,107 kmIstanbul to Riyadh2,443 kmIstanbul to London2,501 kmWashington D.C. to Mexico City3,032 km

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

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.