How far is Istanbul from Kufra?
The distance between Kufra (Kufra Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1218 miles / 1960 kilometers / 1059 nautical miles.
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Distance from Kufra to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kufra to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1218.166 miles
- 1960.449 kilometers
- 1058.558 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- 1220.995 miles
- 1965.000 kilometers
- 1061.015 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 Kufra to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kufra Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kufra and Istanbul?
The time difference between Kufra and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kufra.
Flight carbon footprint between Kufra Airport (AKF) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Kufra to Istanbul generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kufra to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kufra Airport (AKF) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Kufra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kufra |
| Country: | Libya  |
| IATA Code: | AKF |
| ICAO Code: | HLKF |
| Coordinates: | 24°10′43″N, 23°18′50″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |