How far is Istanbul from Nicosia?
The distance between Nicosia (Ercan International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 494 miles / 795 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nicosia (ECN) to Istanbul (IST) is 674 miles / 1084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 22 minutes.
Ercan International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Nicosia to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nicosia to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 493.845 miles
- 794.766 kilometers
- 429.139 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- 494.149 miles
- 795.256 kilometers
- 429.404 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 Nicosia to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nicosia and Istanbul?
The time difference between Nicosia and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Nicosia.
Flight carbon footprint between Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Nicosia to Istanbul generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nicosia to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Ercan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nicosia |
| Country: | Cyprus  |
| IATA Code: | ECN |
| ICAO Code: | LCEN |
| Coordinates: | 35°9′34″N, 33°30′0″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Nicosia (ECN) to Istanbul (IST)
| Atlasjet |
| Turkish Airlines |