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Distance from Istanbul to Zurich

1,770 km (1,100 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,770 km

Kilometers

1,100 miles

Miles

~2h 35m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Istanbul

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

Zurich

Switzerland
Area: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m

The distance between Istanbul and Zurich 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 Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Istanbul is 62.1x larger than Zurich. 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 Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Zurich is 1,770 km (1,100 miles).

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 35m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Istanbul bigger than Zurich?

Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 88 km².

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