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How far is Istanbul from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1069 miles / 1721 kilometers / 929 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leipzig (LEJ) to Istanbul (ISL) is 1299 miles / 2090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 36 minutes.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1069.280 miles
  • 1720.840 kilometers
  • 929.179 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
  • 1067.798 miles
  • 1718.455 kilometers
  • 927.891 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 Leipzig to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Istanbul generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leipzig to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E
Destination Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E