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How far is Istanbul from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST) is 2435 miles / 3918 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 23 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.774 miles
  • 3039.687 kilometers
  • 1641.300 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1888.173 miles
  • 3038.719 kilometers
  • 1640.777 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
Destination Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Istanbul (IST)

Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines