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How far is Bishkek from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Bishkek (FRU) is 3327 miles / 5354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 27 minutes.

Istanbul Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.550 miles
  • 3737.782 kilometers
  • 2018.241 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
  • 2316.482 miles
  • 3728.017 kilometers
  • 2012.968 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Manas International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Bishkek generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 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 Bishkek

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E
Destination 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

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

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