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How far is Istanbul from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers / 1636 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST) is 2504 miles / 4029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1882.638 miles
  • 3029.811 kilometers
  • 1635.967 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
  • 1881.673 miles
  • 3028.259 kilometers
  • 1635.129 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 Dubai to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Dubai to Istanbul generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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 Dubai (DXB) to Istanbul (IST)

Emirates
Qantas
Turkish Airlines