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How far is Istanbul from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5798 miles / 9330 kilometers / 5038 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5797.639 miles
  • 9330.395 kilometers
  • 5038.010 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
  • 5784.683 miles
  • 9309.546 kilometers
  • 5026.753 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 Atlanta to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Istanbul generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
Destination Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E