How far is Istanbul from Rome?
The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1394 miles / 2243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Rome to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rome to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.363 miles
- 1386.229 kilometers
- 748.504 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- 859.155 miles
- 1382.675 kilometers
- 746.585 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 Rome to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rome and Istanbul?
The time difference between Rome and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Rome.
Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Rome to Istanbul generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rome |
| Country: | Italy  |
| IATA Code: | FCO |
| ICAO Code: | LIRF |
| Coordinates: | 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |