Moscow to Istanbul Distance
1,756 km · 1,091 miles · 2 h 42 min flight
The distance from Moscow to Istanbul is 1,756 km (1,091 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 42 min. Moscow and Istanbul are on the same time.
Moscow
Russia
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 1,756
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,091
- 948 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 42 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Moscow | South-southwest (205°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | North-northeast (18°) |
| Halfway point | 48.46° N, 32.65° E |
| Moscow coordinates | 55.75° N, 37.62° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Moscow?
1,756 kilometres or 1,091 miles (948 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Istanbul?
About 2 h 42 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Istanbul?
Moscow and Istanbul are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Moscow?
Istanbul lies to the south-southwest of Moscow (initial bearing 205°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.