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How far is Istanbul from Medina?

The distance between Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1313 miles / 2114 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (IST) is 1809 miles / 2911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 42 minutes.

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Medina to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1313.305 miles
  • 2113.559 kilometers
  • 1141.230 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
  • 1315.299 miles
  • 2116.768 kilometers
  • 1142.963 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 Medina to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medina and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Medina and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Medina to Istanbul generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medina to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′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 Medina (MED) to Istanbul (IST)

Saudia
Turkish Airlines