The straight-line distance from Kyiv, Ukraine to Istanbul, Turkey is 1,057 km (657 miles).Istanbul is S of Kyiv.
Distance (km)
1,057
straight line
Distance (miles)
657
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 48 min
estimated direct
Direction
S
187° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 48 min | 1,057 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 17 hr 12 min | ~1,374 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 | Kyiv, Ukraine |
| To | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,057 km (657 miles) |
| Bearing | 187° (S) |
| Coordinates (Kyiv) | 50.4501°, 30.5234° |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kyiv to Istanbul is 1,057 km (657 miles). Istanbul is S of Kyiv.
A direct flight from Kyiv to Istanbul takes approximately 1 hr 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kyiv to Istanbul takes approximately 17 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 S (187 degrees) from Kyiv.
The distance from Istanbul to Kyiv is the same: 1,057 km (657 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.