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How far is Istanbul from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 39 miles / 62 kilometers / 34 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Istanbul (IST) is 50 miles / 80 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 8 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 38.708 miles
  • 62.295 kilometers
  • 33.636 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
  • 38.671 miles
  • 62.234 kilometers
  • 33.604 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 Istanbul to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Istanbul and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Istanbul generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin 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
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