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How far is Istanbul from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3400 miles / 5472 kilometers / 2955 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3400.216 miles
  • 5472.117 kilometers
  • 2954.707 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
  • 3402.227 miles
  • 5475.354 kilometers
  • 2956.454 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 Freetown to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Freetown to Istanbul generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
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