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How far is Sanandaj from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Sanandaj (Sanandaj Airport) is 1074 miles / 1728 kilometers / 933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Sanandaj (SDG) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 28 minutes.

Istanbul Airport – Sanandaj Airport

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1074
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1728
Kilometers
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933
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 31 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Istanbul to Sanandaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1073.915 miles
  • 1728.298 kilometers
  • 933.206 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
  • 1072.004 miles
  • 1725.223 kilometers
  • 931.546 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 Sanandaj?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Sanandaj Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sanandaj Airport (SDG)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sanandaj generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Sanandaj

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sanandaj Airport (SDG).

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 Sanandaj Airport
City: Sanandaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: SDG
ICAO Code: OICS
Coordinates: 35°14′45″N, 47°0′33″E