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How far is Istanbul from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2526 miles / 4065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 15 minutes.

Lisbon Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Lisbon to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2007.065 miles
  • 3230.058 kilometers
  • 1744.092 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
  • 2002.109 miles
  • 3222.081 kilometers
  • 1739.785 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 Lisbon to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Istanbul generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lisbon to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E