Distance from Istanbul to Delhi
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey → 🇮🇳 Delhi, India
The distance between Istanbul and Delhi is 4,551 kilometres (2,828 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST), the initial heading is roughly east (92°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 6h 11m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Istanbul
Turkey
The only major city spanning two continents, Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus with layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Top sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower
Delhi
India
India's sprawling capital territory, layering Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and a fast-growing modern city across the Yamuna plain.
Top sights: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Delhi from Istanbul?
- 4,551 km (2,828 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Istanbul to Delhi?
- About 6h 11m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Delhi from Istanbul?
- Delhi lies roughly to the east of Istanbul (initial bearing 92°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST). Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
More distances from Istanbul
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