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How far is Istanbul from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3721 miles / 5988 kilometers / 3233 nautical miles.

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3720.957 miles
  • 5988.300 kilometers
  • 3233.424 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
  • 3710.970 miles
  • 5972.228 kilometers
  • 3224.745 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 Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ulaanbaatar to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: ULN
ICAO Code: ZMUB
Coordinates: 47°50′35″N, 106°46′1″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