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How far is Istanbul from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 5920 miles / 9527 kilometers / 5144 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5919.517 miles
  • 9526.539 kilometers
  • 5143.920 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
  • 5906.036 miles
  • 9504.844 kilometers
  • 5132.205 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 Memphis to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 11 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Memphis to Istanbul generates about 706 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 706 kilograms equals 1 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
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