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How far is Istanbul from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Istanbul (IST) is 3344 miles / 5382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 46 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Bishkek to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.550 miles
  • 3737.782 kilometers
  • 2018.241 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
  • 2316.482 miles
  • 3728.017 kilometers
  • 2012.968 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 Bishkek to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Istanbul generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″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 Bishkek (FRU) to Istanbul (IST)

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