How far is Istanbul from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 4936 miles / 7944 kilometers / 4289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST) is 6588 miles / 10603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 29 minutes.
Seoul Incheon International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4935.934 miles
- 7943.616 kilometers
- 4289.210 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- 4924.022 miles
- 7924.446 kilometers
- 4278.858 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 Seoul to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Istanbul?
The time difference between Seoul and Istanbul is 6 hours. Istanbul is 6 hours behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Seoul to Istanbul generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
| 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 Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)
| Asiana Airlines |
| Korean Air |
| Turkish Airlines |