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How far is Istanbul from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2969 kilometers / 1603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (SAW) is 2467 miles / 3971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1844.852 miles
  • 2969.001 kilometers
  • 1603.132 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
  • 1843.921 miles
  • 2967.504 kilometers
  • 1602.324 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 Dubai to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Dubai to Istanbul generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
Destination Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E

Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (SAW)

FlyDubai
Pegasus Airlines