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How far is Istanbul from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 31 minutes.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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2214
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1196
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Distance from Amsterdam to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1375.826 miles
  • 2214.177 kilometers
  • 1195.560 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
  • 1373.278 miles
  • 2210.077 kilometers
  • 1193.346 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 Amsterdam to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Istanbul generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amsterdam to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E