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How far is Kuqa from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2767 miles / 4452 kilometers / 2404 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kuqa (KCA) is 3797 miles / 6110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 29 minutes.

Istanbul Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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2767
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4452
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Distance from Istanbul to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2766.638 miles
  • 4452.472 kilometers
  • 2404.143 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
  • 2759.494 miles
  • 4440.974 kilometers
  • 2397.934 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Kuqa generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 676 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 Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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 Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E