How far is Istanbul from Beirut?
The distance between Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 595 miles / 957 kilometers / 517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (SAW) is 883 miles / 1421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 13 minutes.
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)- 594.554 miles
- 956.843 kilometers
- 516.654 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- 594.860 miles
- 957.334 kilometers
- 516.919 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1 hour and 37 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Beirut to Istanbul generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from Beirut (BEY) to Istanbul (SAW)
| Pegasus Airlines |