How far is Istanbul from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 5503 miles / 8856 kilometers / 4782 nautical miles.

Distance from Minneapolis to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5502.576 miles
• 8855.537 kilometers
• 4781.608 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

• 5488.294 miles
• 8832.553 kilometers
• 4769.197 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Istanbul?

The time difference between Minneapolis and Istanbul is 9 hours. Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Istanbul Airport (IST)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Istanbul Airport (IST).

Airport information

Origin	Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City:	Minneapolis, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MSP
ICAO Code:	KMSP
Coordinates:	44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

Destination	Istanbul Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	IST
ICAO Code:	LTFM
Coordinates:	41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E