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How far is Istanbul from Medina?

The distance between Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1277 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (SAW) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 10 minutes.

Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Medina to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1276.523 miles
  • 2054.365 kilometers
  • 1109.269 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
  • 1278.554 miles
  • 2057.634 kilometers
  • 1111.033 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 Medina to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medina and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Medina and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Medina to Istanbul generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medina to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″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

Airlines flying from Medina (MED) to Istanbul (SAW)

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