How far is Beirut from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) is 632 miles / 1018 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Beirut
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Beirut. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 632.348 miles
- 1017.666 kilometers
- 549.496 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- 632.616 miles
- 1018.097 kilometers
- 549.728 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 Istanbul to Beirut?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Beirut?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Beirut generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Beirut
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beirut |
| Country: | Lebanon  |
| IATA Code: | BEY |
| ICAO Code: | OLBA |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Beirut (BEY)
| Middle East Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |