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How far is Simao from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 4301 miles / 6922 kilometers / 3738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Simao (SYM) is 5879 miles / 9461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 56 minutes.

Istanbul Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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4301
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Distance from Istanbul to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4301.161 miles
  • 6922.048 kilometers
  • 3737.607 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
  • 4294.189 miles
  • 6910.827 kilometers
  • 3731.548 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Simao generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 089 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 Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E