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How far is Istanbul from Sarajevo?

The distance between Sarajevo (Sarajevo International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 571 miles / 918 kilometers / 496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Istanbul (ISL) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Sarajevo International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Sarajevo to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 570.666 miles
  • 918.398 kilometers
  • 495.895 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
  • 569.409 miles
  • 916.374 kilometers
  • 494.803 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 Sarajevo to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Sarajevo International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Sarajevo to Istanbul generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sarajevo to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Sarajevo International Airport
City: Sarajevo
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IATA Code: SJJ
ICAO Code: LQSA
Coordinates: 43°49′28″N, 18°19′53″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E