How far is Istanbul from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 5264 miles / 8471 kilometers / 4574 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5263.769 miles
- 8471.215 kilometers
- 4574.090 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- 5250.926 miles
- 8450.547 kilometers
- 4562.930 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 Washington D.C. to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Istanbul generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |