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How far is Nicosia from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Nicosia (Ercan International Airport) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Nicosia (ECN) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 46 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Ercan International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Nicosia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 456.953 miles
  • 735.395 kilometers
  • 397.082 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
  • 457.293 miles
  • 735.942 kilometers
  • 397.377 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 Istanbul to Nicosia?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ercan International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nicosia?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Nicosia.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Ercan International Airport (ECN)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Nicosia generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Nicosia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ercan International Airport
City: Nicosia
Country: Cyprus Flag of Cyprus
IATA Code: ECN
ICAO Code: LCEN
Coordinates: 35°9′34″N, 33°30′0″E

Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Nicosia (ECN)

Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines