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How far is Johannesburg from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4644 miles / 7473 kilometers / 4035 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Rand Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4643.773 miles
  • 7473.428 kilometers
  • 4035.328 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
  • 4664.151 miles
  • 7506.223 kilometers
  • 4053.036 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Rand Airport is 9 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Rand Airport (QRA)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Johannesburg generates about 538 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 538 kilograms equals 1 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Rand Airport (QRA).

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E