How far are Turkey's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Turkey MapGO measured, Ankara is the farthest from the sea (186 km (116 miles)) and Istanbul the closest (1.3 km (0.8 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankara | Ankara | 186 km (116 miles) | Inland |
| Istanbul | Istanbul | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Turkey is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Ankara is the farthest from the coast: 186 km (116 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Turkey is closest to the sea?
Istanbul, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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