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How far is São Tomé from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 3133 miles / 5042 kilometers / 2723 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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3133
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5042
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2723
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Distance from Istanbul to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3133.087 miles
  • 5042.215 kilometers
  • 2722.578 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
  • 3142.291 miles
  • 5057.027 kilometers
  • 2730.576 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Istanbul to São Tomé generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E