How far is Istanbul from Kars?
The distance between Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers / 652 nautical miles.
Kars Harakani Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Kars to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kars to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 749.919 miles
- 1206.878 kilometers
- 651.662 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- 748.015 miles
- 1203.814 kilometers
- 650.007 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 Kars to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kars Harakani Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kars and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Kars to Istanbul generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kars to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Kars Harakani Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kars |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | KSY |
| ICAO Code: | LTCF |
| Coordinates: | 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |