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How far is Istanbul from Taif?

The distance between Taif (Taif Regional Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taif (TIF) to Istanbul (SAW) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 3 minutes.

Taif Regional Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Taif to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1490.867 miles
  • 2399.317 kilometers
  • 1295.528 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
  • 1493.719 miles
  • 2403.908 kilometers
  • 1298.007 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 Taif to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Taif Regional Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Taif and Istanbul?

There is no time difference between Taif and Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Taif to Istanbul generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taif to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taif Regional Airport (TIF) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E
Destination 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