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How far is Istanbul from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna (Vienna International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 778 miles / 1252 kilometers / 676 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vienna (VIE) to Istanbul (ISL) is 950 miles / 1529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 56 minutes.

Vienna International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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778
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1252
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676
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Distance from Vienna to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 778.258 miles
  • 1252.485 kilometers
  • 676.288 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
  • 777.174 miles
  • 1250.740 kilometers
  • 675.346 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 Vienna to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Vienna International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Vienna to Istanbul generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vienna to Istanbul

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

Airport information

Origin Vienna International Airport
City: Vienna
Country: Austria Flag of Austria
IATA Code: VIE
ICAO Code: LOWW
Coordinates: 48°6′37″N, 16°34′10″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