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How far is Istanbul from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International 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)
  • 870.027 miles
  • 1400.173 kilometers
  • 756.033 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
  • 867.801 miles
  • 1396.591 kilometers
  • 754.099 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Rome to Istanbul generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Istanbul

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

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 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