How far is Istanbul from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers / 1184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST) is 1708 miles / 2749 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1362.325 miles
- 2192.450 kilometers
- 1183.828 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- 1361.551 miles
- 2191.204 kilometers
- 1183.156 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 Kuwait City to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Istanbul?
There is no time difference between Kuwait City and Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E |
| 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (IST)
| Kuwait Airways |
| Turkish Airlines |