The straight-line distance from Kampala, Uganda to Istanbul, Turkey is 4,536 km (2,818 miles).Istanbul is N of Kampala.
Distance (km)
4,536
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,818
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
N
356° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 12 min | 4,536 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 73 hr 42 min | ~5,897 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 | Kampala, Uganda |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,536 km (2,818 miles) |
| Bearing | 356° (N) |
| Coordinates (Kampala) | 0.3476°, 32.5825° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kampala to Istanbul is 4,536 km (2,818 miles). Istanbul is N of Kampala.
A direct flight from Kampala to Istanbul takes approximately 6 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kampala to Istanbul takes approximately 73 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.
Istanbul is N (356 degrees) from Kampala.
The distance from Istanbul to Kampala is the same: 4,536 km (2,818 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.