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Distance from Istanbul to Moscow

1,756 km (1,091 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,756 km

Kilometers

1,091 miles

Miles

~2h 34m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Istanbul

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

Moscow

Russia
Area: 2,511 km²
Population: 12.54M
Timezone: UTC+3
Elevation: 156m

The distance between Istanbul and Moscow is roughly equivalent to 4 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 Moscow is famous for The Kremlin and Red Square.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 2.2x larger than Moscow. 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 Moscow?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Moscow is 1,756 km (1,091 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Moscow?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 34m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Moscow?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 2,511 km².

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