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How far is Istanbul from Lahore?

The distance between Lahore (Allama Iqbal International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers / 2234 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lahore (LHE) to Istanbul (SAW) is 3318 miles / 5340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 16 minutes.

Allama Iqbal International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)
  • 2571.267 miles
  • 4138.054 kilometers
  • 2234.370 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
  • 2566.115 miles
  • 4129.762 kilometers
  • 2229.893 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Lahore to Istanbul generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 625 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E