How far is Istanbul from Helsinki?
The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1170 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Helsinki (HEL) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2037 miles / 3279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 24 minutes.
Helsinki Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Helsinki to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helsinki to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1346.935 miles
- 2167.682 kilometers
- 1170.455 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- 1346.343 miles
- 2166.730 kilometers
- 1169.940 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 Helsinki to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Istanbul?
The time difference between Helsinki and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Helsinki.
Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Helsinki to Istanbul generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Helsinki to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
Airport information
| Origin | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |