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Distance from Istanbul to Rome

1,375 km (854 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,375 km

Kilometers

854 miles

Miles

~2h 7m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Istanbul

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

Rome

Italy
Area: 1,285 km²
Population: 2.87M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 21m

The distance between Istanbul and Rome is roughly equivalent to 3 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 Rome is famous for Colosseum and Vatican City.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 4.2x larger than Rome. 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 Rome?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Rome is 1,375 km (854 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Rome?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 7m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Rome?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 1,285 km².

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