How far is Istanbul from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 6371 miles / 10254 kilometers / 5537 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Houston to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6371.370 miles
- 10253.725 kilometers
- 5536.569 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- 6358.194 miles
- 10232.521 kilometers
- 5525.119 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 Houston to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Istanbul Airport is 12 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Istanbul?
The time difference between Houston and Istanbul is 8 hours. Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Houston to Istanbul generates about 767 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 767 kilograms equals 1 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |