How far is Kars from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 724 miles / 1166 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Kars (KSY) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Kars Harakani Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Kars
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Kars. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 724.309 miles
- 1165.662 kilometers
- 629.407 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- 722.471 miles
- 1162.704 kilometers
- 627.810 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 Kars?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kars?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Kars generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Kars
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
| Destination | Kars Harakani Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kars |
| Country: | Turkey |
| IATA Code: | KSY |
| ICAO Code: | LTCF |
| Coordinates: | 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (SAW) to Kars (KSY)
| Turkish Airlines |