How far is Istanbul from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5587 miles / 8991 kilometers / 4855 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Istanbul (SAW) is 7624 miles / 12270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 50 minutes.
Narita International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Tokyo to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tokyo to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5586.844 miles
- 8991.154 kilometers
- 4854.835 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- 5573.879 miles
- 8970.289 kilometers
- 4843.569 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 Tokyo to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul?
The time difference between Tokyo and Istanbul is 6 hours. Istanbul is 6 hours behind Tokyo.
Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Istanbul generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |