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How far is Istanbul from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4885 miles / 7861 kilometers / 4245 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (SAW) is 6540 miles / 10525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 23 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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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)
  • 4884.754 miles
  • 7861.250 kilometers
  • 4244.735 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
  • 4876.235 miles
  • 7847.540 kilometers
  • 4237.332 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Istanbul generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 254 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 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