How far is Istanbul from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.
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Distance from Frankfurt to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1145.049 miles
- 1842.778 kilometers
- 995.021 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- 1142.869 miles
- 1839.269 kilometers
- 993.126 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 Frankfurt to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Istanbul generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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 Frankfurt (FRA) to Istanbul (IST)
| Lufthansa |
| Turkish Airlines |