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How far is Pyongyang from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 4837 miles / 7784 kilometers / 4203 nautical miles.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4836.511 miles
  • 7783.609 kilometers
  • 4202.813 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
  • 4824.576 miles
  • 7764.402 kilometers
  • 4192.442 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 Istanbul to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Pyongyang generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 240 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E