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How far is Istanbul from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1264 miles / 2034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 976.310 miles
  • 1571.218 kilometers
  • 848.390 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
  • 975.249 miles
  • 1569.511 kilometers
  • 847.468 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 Baghdad to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Baghdad and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Istanbul generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Istanbul

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

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E
Destination 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