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How far is Istanbul from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiev (IEV) to Istanbul (ISL) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Kiev to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiev to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.648 miles
  • 1055.164 kilometers
  • 569.743 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
  • 655.912 miles
  • 1055.588 kilometers
  • 569.972 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 Kiev to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Kiev to Istanbul generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiev to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) (IEV) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: IEV
ICAO Code: UKKK
Coordinates: 50°24′6″N, 30°26′58″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E