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How far is Mombasa from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 3191 miles / 5136 kilometers / 2773 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Moi International Airport

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3191
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5136
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2773
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Distance from Istanbul to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3191.108 miles
  • 5135.590 kilometers
  • 2772.997 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
  • 3203.600 miles
  • 5155.694 kilometers
  • 2783.852 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 Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Moi International Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Mombasa?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Mombasa.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Mombasa generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Mombasa

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

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 Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E