How far is Sirte from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Sirte (Ghardabiya Airbase) is 976 miles / 1570 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Ghardabiya Airbase
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Distance from Istanbul to Sirte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Sirte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 975.596 miles
- 1570.070 kilometers
- 847.770 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- 975.590 miles
- 1570.060 kilometers
- 847.764 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 Sirte?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Ghardabiya Airbase is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sirte?
The time difference between Istanbul and Sirte is 1 hour. Sirte is 1 hour behind Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Sirte generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Sirte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX).
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 | Ghardabiya Airbase |
|---|---|
| City: | Sirte |
| Country: | Libya  |
| IATA Code: | SRX |
| ICAO Code: | HLGD |
| Coordinates: | 31°3′48″N, 16°35′41″E |