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How far is Istanbul from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 855 miles / 1376 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Istanbul 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)
  • 854.712 miles
  • 1375.526 kilometers
  • 742.725 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
  • 852.506 miles
  • 1371.975 kilometers
  • 740.807 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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Rome to Istanbul generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E

Airlines flying from Rome (FCO) to Istanbul (IST)

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