How far is Istanbul from Kars?
The distance between Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 724 miles / 1166 kilometers / 629 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (SAW) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.
Kars Harakani Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Kars to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kars to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 724.309 miles
- 1165.662 kilometers
- 629.407 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- 722.471 miles
- 1162.704 kilometers
- 627.810 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 Kars to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kars Harakani Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kars and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Kars to Istanbul generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kars to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kars Harakani Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kars |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | KSY |
| ICAO Code: | LTCF |
| Coordinates: | 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
Airlines flying from Kars (KSY) to Istanbul (SAW)
| Turkish Airlines |