How far is Istanbul from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5000 miles / 8047 kilometers / 4345 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from New York to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5000.458 miles
- 8047.457 kilometers
- 4345.279 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- 4987.900 miles
- 8027.246 kilometers
- 4334.366 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 New York to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 9 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Istanbul?
The time difference between New York and Istanbul is 8 hours. Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from New York to Istanbul generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |