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How far is Istanbul from Beirut?

The distance between Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 632 miles / 1018 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.

Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Beirut to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 632.348 miles
  • 1017.666 kilometers
  • 549.496 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
  • 632.616 miles
  • 1018.097 kilometers
  • 549.728 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 Beirut to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Beirut to Istanbul generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beirut to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″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 Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)

Middle East Airlines
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