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How far is Istanbul from Brussels?

The distance between Brussels (Brussels Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brussels (BRU) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1619 miles / 2606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.

Brussels Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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1349
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2171
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1172
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Distance from Brussels to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.741 miles
  • 2170.589 kilometers
  • 1172.024 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
  • 1346.046 miles
  • 2166.251 kilometers
  • 1169.682 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 Brussels to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Brussels Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Brussels to Istanbul generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brussels to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″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