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How far is Istanbul from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 844 miles / 1358 kilometers / 733 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (CIA) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1383 miles / 2225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 54 minutes.

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Rome to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 843.611 miles
  • 1357.660 kilometers
  • 733.078 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
  • 841.449 miles
  • 1354.180 kilometers
  • 731.199 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 Rome to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Rome to Istanbul generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CIA
ICAO Code: LIRA
Coordinates: 41°47′57″N, 12°35′41″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