How far is Istanbul from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5196 miles / 8362 kilometers / 4515 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5195.613 miles
- 8361.528 kilometers
- 4514.864 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- 5217.265 miles
- 8396.375 kilometers
- 4533.680 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 Cape Town to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Istanbul?
The time difference between Cape Town and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Istanbul generates about 609 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 609 kilograms equals 1 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |