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How far is Varna from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Varna (Varna Airport) is 164 miles / 264 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Varna (VAR) is 286 miles / 461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 31 minutes.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Varna Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Varna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.746 miles
  • 263.524 kilometers
  • 142.291 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
  • 163.864 miles
  • 263.714 kilometers
  • 142.394 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 Varna?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Varna Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Varna Airport (VAR)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Varna generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Varna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Varna Airport (VAR).

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 Varna Airport
City: Varna
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: VAR
ICAO Code: LBWN
Coordinates: 43°13′55″N, 27°49′30″E