How far is Istanbul from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5855 miles / 9423 kilometers / 5088 nautical miles.

Distance from Birmingham to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5854.984 miles
• 9422.683 kilometers
• 5087.842 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

• 5841.899 miles
• 9401.624 kilometers
• 5076.471 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 Birmingham to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 11 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Istanbul?

The time difference between Birmingham and Istanbul is 9 hours. Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Birmingham.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Istanbul generates about 697 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 697 kilograms equals 1 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin	Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City:	Birmingham, AL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BHM
ICAO Code:	KBHM
Coordinates:	33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W

Destination	Istanbul Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E