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How far is Istanbul from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers / 771 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 887.780 miles
  • 1428.744 kilometers
  • 771.460 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
  • 885.509 miles
  • 1425.088 kilometers
  • 769.486 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 Rome to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Rome to Istanbul generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 314 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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 Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (SAW)

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