İstanbul to Van Distance
İstanbul and Van are approximately 1522.8 km apart, a drive of about 18h 35min via İstanbul - Samsun Yolu and Amasya-Erzincan Yolu.
İstanbul - Samsun Yolu, Amasya-Erzincan Yolu, Anadolu Otoyolu, Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, Van-Bitlis yolu
Stops on the Way
- İstanbul0 km
- Kocaeli102 km
- Sakarya139 km
- Düzce206 km
- Bolu253 km
- Amasya658 km
- Erzincan1032 km
- Muş1305 km
- Bitlis1377 km
- Van1523 km
On this 18h 35min drive, Amasya (km 658), around the midpoint, is a good place for a break.
Stops are cities the actual driving route passes through or near; km values are approximate.
Places to See on the Way
What to See at Each End
- Akdamar Adası ve KilisesiVan Gölü ortasında, 10. yüzyıldan kalma Ermeni kilisesi ve kabartmalarıyla ünlü ada
- Van Kalesi (Urartu Kalesi)Urartu döneminden kalma, göle nazır kaya kale
- Muradiye ŞelalesiAsma köprüsüyle üzerinden geçilen, gür akan şelale
- Ayasofya1500 yıllık, Bizans ve Osmanlı katmanlarını taşıyan ikonik yapı
- Topkapı Sarayı400 yıl Osmanlı padişahlarına ev sahipliği yapan saray kompleksi
- Yerebatan SarnıcıBizans döneminden kalma yeraltı su sarnıcı, Medusa başları
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km between İstanbul and Van?
İstanbul and Van are approximately 1522.8 km apart by road, roughly 18h 35min by car.
How long is the drive from İstanbul to Van?
Under normal traffic the drive takes about 18h 35min; breaks and traffic can add to it.
How far is Van from İstanbul?
The distance is the same in the Van to İstanbul direction: about 1522.8 km, roughly 18h 35min by car.
Which cities are on the way from İstanbul to Van?
The driving route passes through or near Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Bolu, Amasya, Erzincan, Muş, Bitlis. Amasya, around the midpoint, is a good place for a break.