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How far is Istanbul from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany)) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 637 miles / 1025 kilometers / 553 nautical miles.

Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) – Istanbul 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)
  • 636.655 miles
  • 1024.596 kilometers
  • 553.238 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
  • 636.890 miles
  • 1024.975 kilometers
  • 553.442 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 Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Kiev to Istanbul generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kiev to Istanbul

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

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 Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E