How far is Istanbul from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 6852 miles / 11027 kilometers / 5954 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6851.948 miles
- 11027.142 kilometers
- 5954.180 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- 6837.226 miles
- 11003.449 kilometers
- 5941.387 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 Los Angeles to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 13 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Istanbul generates about 834 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 834 kilograms equals 1 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |