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How far is Istanbul from Şanlıurfa?

The distance between Şanlıurfa (Şanlıurfa Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 613 miles / 987 kilometers / 533 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Şanlıurfa (SFQ) to Istanbul (IST) is 821 miles / 1321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Şanlıurfa Airport – Istanbul Airport

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Distance from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 613.388 miles
  • 987.153 kilometers
  • 533.020 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
  • 612.429 miles
  • 985.609 kilometers
  • 532.186 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 Şanlıurfa to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Şanlıurfa Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Şanlıurfa and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Şanlıurfa Airport (SFQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Şanlıurfa Airport (SFQ) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Şanlıurfa Airport
City: Şanlıurfa
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SFQ
ICAO Code: LTCH
Coordinates: 37°5′39″N, 38°50′49″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