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How far is Istanbul from Akrotiri?

The distance between Akrotiri (RAF Akrotiri) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 496 miles / 798 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akrotiri (AKT) to Istanbul (ISL) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.

RAF Akrotiri – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Akrotiri to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.011 miles
  • 798.253 kilometers
  • 431.022 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
  • 496.477 miles
  • 799.002 kilometers
  • 431.426 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 Akrotiri to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from RAF Akrotiri to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Akrotiri to Istanbul generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akrotiri to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin RAF Akrotiri
City: Akrotiri
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: AKT
ICAO Code: LCRA
Coordinates: 34°35′25″N, 32°59′16″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