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How far is Istanbul from Lahore?

The distance between Lahore (Allama Iqbal International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 2601 miles / 4186 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lahore (LHE) to Istanbul (IST) is 3354 miles / 5397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 48 minutes.

Allama Iqbal International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Lahore to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.802 miles
  • 4185.585 kilometers
  • 2260.035 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
  • 2595.601 miles
  • 4177.215 kilometers
  • 2255.516 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 Lahore to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Lahore to Istanbul generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lahore to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Allama Iqbal International Airport
City: Lahore
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: LHE
ICAO Code: OPLA
Coordinates: 31°31′17″N, 74°24′12″E
Destination Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Lahore (LHE) to Istanbul (IST)

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