How far is Istanbul from Beirut?
The distance between Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 632 miles / 1018 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 45 minutes.
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Beirut to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beirut to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 632.348 miles
- 1017.666 kilometers
- 549.496 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- 632.616 miles
- 1018.097 kilometers
- 549.728 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 Beirut to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beirut and Istanbul?
The time difference between Beirut and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Beirut.
Flight carbon footprint between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Beirut to Istanbul generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beirut to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beirut |
| Country: | Lebanon  |
| IATA Code: | BEY |
| ICAO Code: | OLBA |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (IST)
| Middle East Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |