Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Istanbul from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4907 miles / 7897 kilometers / 4264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST) is 6575 miles / 10582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 55 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Istanbul Airport

Distance arrow
4907
Miles
Distance arrow
7897
Kilometers
Distance arrow
4264
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Guangzhou to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4907.015 miles
  • 7897.075 kilometers
  • 4264.079 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
  • 4898.456 miles
  • 7883.300 kilometers
  • 4256.642 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 Guangzhou to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST)

Air China
Turkish Airlines