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Distance from Istanbul to Osaka

8,744 km (5,433 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,744 km

Kilometers

5,433 miles

Miles

~10h 47m

Est. Flight

6h

Time Difference

Istanbul

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

Osaka

Japan
Area: 225 km²
Population: 2.75M
Timezone: UTC+9
Elevation: 3m

Istanbul and Osaka sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 47m by commercial jet.

Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, while Osaka is famous for Osaka Castle and Dotonbori district.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 24.3x larger than Osaka. 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 Osaka?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Osaka is 8,744 km (5,433 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Osaka?

A direct flight would take approximately 10h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Osaka?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 225 km².

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