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How far is Sukhumi from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Sukhumi (Sukhumi Babushara Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Sukhumi (SUI) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 55 minutes.

Istanbul Airport – Sukhumi Babushara Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Sukhumi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.886 miles
  • 1039.453 kilometers
  • 561.260 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
  • 644.264 miles
  • 1036.843 kilometers
  • 559.850 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 Sukhumi?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Sukhumi Babushara Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sukhumi generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Sukhumi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI).

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 Sukhumi Babushara Airport
City: Sukhumi
Country: Georgia Flag of Georgia
IATA Code: SUI
ICAO Code: UGSS
Coordinates: 42°51′29″N, 41°7′41″E