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How far is Sukhumi from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Sukhumi (Sukhumi Babushara Airport) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Sukhumi (SUI) is 899 miles / 1446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Sukhumi Babushara Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Sukhumi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 623.858 miles
  • 1004.003 kilometers
  • 542.118 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
  • 622.341 miles
  • 1001.560 kilometers
  • 540.799 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 Sukhumi?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sukhumi Babushara Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Sukhumi generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Sukhumi

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

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 Sukhumi Babushara Airport
City: Sukhumi
Country: Georgia Flag of Georgia
IATA Code: SUI
ICAO Code: UGSS
Coordinates: 42°51′29″N, 41°7′41″E