How far is Beijing from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 4398 miles / 7078 kilometers / 3822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Beijing (PEK) is 5753 miles / 9259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 52 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4398.188 miles
- 7078.197 kilometers
- 3821.921 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- 4387.132 miles
- 7060.404 kilometers
- 3812.313 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 8 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Beijing?
The time difference between Istanbul and Beijing is 5 hours. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Beijing generates about 506 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 506 kilograms equals 1 117 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
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 | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Beijing (PEK)
| Air China |
| Turkish Airlines |