How far is Istanbul from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4925 miles / 7926 kilometers / 4280 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Istanbul (SAW) is 6553 miles / 10546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 57 minutes.
Seoul Incheon International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4925.210 miles
- 7926.357 kilometers
- 4279.891 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- 4913.361 miles
- 7907.289 kilometers
- 4269.594 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 Seoul to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Istanbul?
The time difference between Seoul and Istanbul is 6 hours. Istanbul is 6 hours behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Seoul to Istanbul generates about 574 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 574 kilograms equals 1 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |
| 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 |