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How far is Istanbul from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2303 miles / 3706 kilometers / 2001 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Istanbul (SAW) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 14 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Bishkek to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2302.614 miles
  • 3705.698 kilometers
  • 2000.917 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
  • 2296.634 miles
  • 3696.074 kilometers
  • 1995.720 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 Bishkek to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Istanbul generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″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

Airlines flying from Bishkek (FRU) to Istanbul (SAW)

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