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How far is Van from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 765 miles / 1231 kilometers / 665 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Van (VAN) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 36 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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765
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1231
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665
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Distance from Istanbul to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 765.170 miles
  • 1231.422 kilometers
  • 664.915 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
  • 763.418 miles
  • 1228.602 kilometers
  • 663.392 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Van?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Van.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Van generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 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 Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E

Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Van (VAN)

Pegasus Airlines
Turkish Airlines