How far is Istanbul from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1080 miles / 1739 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Moscow (VKO) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 35 minutes.
Vnukovo International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1080.403 miles
- 1738.740 kilometers
- 938.844 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- 1079.998 miles
- 1738.088 kilometers
- 938.492 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 Moscow to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Moscow to Istanbul generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Moscow to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |