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How far is Istanbul from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5580 miles / 8980 kilometers / 4849 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5580.007 miles
  • 8980.150 kilometers
  • 4848.893 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
  • 5567.162 miles
  • 8959.478 kilometers
  • 4837.731 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 Charlotte to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Istanbul generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
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