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How far is Istanbul from Mazar-i-Sharif?

The distance between Mazar-i-Sharif (Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2050 miles / 3299 kilometers / 1781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mazar-i-Sharif (MZR) to Istanbul (SAW) is 2723 miles / 4383 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 57 minutes.

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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2050
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3299
Kilometers
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1781
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 22 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
223 kg

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Distance from Mazar-i-Sharif to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mazar-i-Sharif to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2049.856 miles
  • 3298.923 kilometers
  • 1781.276 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
  • 2045.042 miles
  • 3291.176 kilometers
  • 1777.093 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 Mazar-i-Sharif to Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Mazar-i-Sharif to Istanbul generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mazar-i-Sharif to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

Airport information

Origin Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
City: Mazar-i-Sharif
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: MZR
ICAO Code: OAMS
Coordinates: 36°42′24″N, 67°12′34″E
Destination Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E