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Distance from Istanbul to Madrid

2,739 km (1,702 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,739 km

Kilometers

1,702 miles

Miles

~3h 43m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Istanbul

Turkey
Area: 5,461 km²
Population: 15.46M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 40m

Madrid

Spain
Area: 604 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 650m

The distance between Istanbul and Madrid is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, while Madrid is famous for Prado Museum and Royal Palace.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 9.0x larger than Madrid. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Madrid?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Madrid is 2,739 km (1,702 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Madrid?

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 43m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Madrid?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 604 km².

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