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How far is Columbus, OH, from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 5398 miles / 8687 kilometers / 4691 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5398.041 miles
  • 8687.305 kilometers
  • 4690.769 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
  • 5384.717 miles
  • 8665.863 kilometers
  • 4679.191 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Columbus generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W