The straight-line distance from Nicosia, Cyprus to Istanbul, Turkey is 753 km (468 miles).Istanbul is NNW of Nicosia.
Distance (km)
753
straight line
Distance (miles)
468
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
331° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 24 min | 753 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 12 hr 12 min | ~979 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 7 hr 30 min | ~904 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 | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 753 km (468 miles) |
| Bearing | 331° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Nicosia) | 35.1856°, 33.3823° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nicosia to Istanbul is 753 km (468 miles). Istanbul is NNW of Nicosia.
A direct flight from Nicosia to Istanbul takes approximately 1 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Nicosia to Istanbul takes approximately 12 hr 12 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 NNW (331 degrees) from Nicosia.
The distance from Istanbul to Nicosia is the same: 753 km (468 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.