How far is Istanbul from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 6072 miles / 9772 kilometers / 5276 nautical miles.

Distance from Seattle to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6071.909 miles
• 9771.791 kilometers
• 5276.345 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

• 6056.094 miles
• 9746.338 kilometers
• 5262.601 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 Seattle to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 11 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Istanbul?

The time difference between Seattle and Istanbul is 11 hours. Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Seattle to Istanbul generates about 726 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 726 kilograms equals 1 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin	Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City:	Seattle, WA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SEA
ICAO Code:	KSEA
Coordinates:	47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W

Destination	Istanbul Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E