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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 5503 miles / 8856 kilometers / 4782 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5502.576 miles
  • 8855.537 kilometers
  • 4781.608 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
  • 5488.294 miles
  • 8832.553 kilometers
  • 4769.197 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Minneapolis generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W