How far is Matsu from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Matsu (Matsu Beigan Airport) is 5119 miles / 8238 kilometers / 4448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Matsu (MFK) is 6951 miles / 11186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 238 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Istanbul to Matsu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5118.863 miles
• 8238.011 kilometers
• 4448.170 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

• 5109.028 miles
• 8222.183 kilometers
• 4439.624 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 Matsu?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Matsu Beigan Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Matsu?

The time difference between Istanbul and Matsu is 5 hours. Matsu is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Matsu generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 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 Matsu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK).

Airport information

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

Destination	Matsu Beigan Airport
City:	Matsu
Country:	Taiwan
IATA Code:	MFK
ICAO Code:	RCMT
Coordinates:	26°13′27″N, 120°0′10″E