Istanbul to Tbilisi: Exactly 1,323 km (822 mi)

Istanbul, Turkey → Tbilisi, Georgia

1,323
Kilometers
822
Miles
~2h 9min
Flight time (est.)

714 nautical miles · Direction: east

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Tbilisi is 1,323 km (822 miles). Tbilisi lies roughly east of Istanbul; the initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E). It is an international route from Turkey to Georgia, crossing from Europe to Asia.

Coordinates & Bearing

Istanbul (Marmara, Turkey) sits at 41.0082°N, 28.9784°E; Tbilisi (Tbilisi, Georgia) is at 41.7151°N, 44.8271°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Istanbul to Tbilisi

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 9min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate Water crossing on the direct line

The straight-line path from Istanbul to Tbilisi crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Istanbul and Tbilisi lies at approximately 41.6345°N, 36.8594°E — the position that is an equal 662 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Tbilisi (Asia/Tbilisi) is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Istanbul from Tbilisi?

The straight-line distance from Istanbul to Tbilisi is approximately 1,323 km (822 miles, 714 nautical miles).

What direction is Tbilisi from Istanbul?

Tbilisi lies roughly east of Istanbul; the initial great-circle bearing is 81° (E).

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Tbilisi?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 9min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Istanbul to Tbilisi?

The straight-line path from Istanbul to Tbilisi crosses water. Actual surface options depend on bridges, tunnels, ferries or rail links, so SnapDistance publishes no road-length estimate for this pair.

Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Tbilisi?

Tbilisi (Asia/Tbilisi) is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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