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How far is Istanbul from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 5140 miles / 8272 kilometers / 4466 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5139.733 miles
  • 8271.598 kilometers
  • 4466.305 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
  • 5125.053 miles
  • 8247.974 kilometers
  • 4453.550 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 Fairbanks to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Istanbul generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W
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